Once again, it was a wild year in college admissions. Assessing the likelihood of acceptance to highly selective private and public universities was as unpredictable as ever, and while some applicants were lucky enough to receive early admission to their top choice, many students were dealt an uncertain hand of ...
Early admissions decisions are in from most colleges, and if you’ve applied early, chances are you know whether you’ve been admitted, deferred, or denied. But now what? Depending on your admissions outcome, there are a variety of actions you can – and should – take. If you’ve accepted a binding ...
As a follow-up to our blog on Early Admissions Trends for the Class of 2019, we bring you highlights from this year’s Regular Admissions outcomes! From increasing selectivity to expanding financial aid programs, here are some of the most noteworthy trends in college admissions. Overall Acceptance Rates Overall, application numbers ...
Have you ever pictured yourself attending university in England or Scotland? You may be surprised to learn that it’s a more attainable goal than you think. The United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This is especially true now, since Scotland recently voted to remain within the jurisdiction ...
Meet Graham, a member of Princeton University’s class of 2017! Graham is a graduate of The Wheatley School in Old Westbury, New York, and he is now pursuing his Bachelor’s in Computer Science. What is your favorite memory from your first year of college? Bus rides with the club hockey ...
If your family is able to fully fund your child’s college education, you might feel that there is no reason for you to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You may think you won’t qualify, and may even believe there is an advantage to demonstrating to ...
Social media has become ingrained in nearly every aspect of society, playing a role in everything from mass marketing campaigns to career networking. Now, unsurprisingly, it’s playing a larger and larger role in the college admissions process – from researching and communicating with potential colleges, right down to a student’s ...
The Common App has undergone significant changes in content and design, effective with the Class of 2014. Scott Anderson, Director of Outreach of the Common Application, provided a fascinating webinar of the new Common Application, called version CA4. There are now over 520 colleges that accept the Common App! New ...
For students and parents beginning the long journey that is the college admissions process, information is key. The more you know about recent trends, realities and expectations, the better prepared you are to tackle challenges and succeed in gaining admission to the colleges of your choice. With that in mind, ...
Taking and preparing for college entrance exams has perhaps never been so confusing! In addition to studying, students must now decide which tests to take – the SAT, ACT and/or Subject Tests – and navigate the ever-changing and variable testing requirements of the colleges to which they are applying. ...