A Sample of Test Optional Schools for Fall 2021 Enrollment
SCHOOL TEST OPTIONAL Amherst College Fall 2021 enrollment Babson University for high school class of 2021, then will review Boston University for high school class of 2021, then will review Butler University moving to test-optional Case Western University Fall […]
2020-2021 Common App Essay Prompts
UPDATE May 14, 2020 On May 12, the Common App announced a new COVID-19 question, which will appear on the 2020-2021 application. This optional essay will be located in the Additional Information section of the Common App. The COVID-19 question […]
Ivy League, College Admissions and Grad School: COVID-19 Wrap Up
We’ve been swamped with questions related to the new landscapes of college and graduate school admissions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. College admissions has never been transparent and now add to the mix the twists and turns of a global […]
Waitlisted? We’ve Got You
In the best of times, being waitlisted can feel like purgatory. The uncertainty, the confusion, and the added stress can make the final months of senior year challenging. In the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, being placed on the […]
Admissions in the Time of COVID-19
*UPDATE* *UPDATE* *UPDATE* “As a service to students and families, NACAC is providing this online tool as a central resource for information about changes in college admission events, deposit dates, and more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.” –NACAC […]
Class of 2024: Regular Decision Notification Dates
We’re sharers… sharers of knowledge, guidance, truth and in this case –regular decision notification dates! Since it’s almost Valentine’s Day we thought we’d share some LOVE with our faithful subscribers (not to mention those who appreciate ‘one-stop shopping’) and take […]
Early Admissions UPDATE: Class of 2024
What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time, higher ed reporters were trumpeting the growing popularity of early decision programs. Several top schools hit record highs with the number of early decision applicants; as a result, early […]
Prestigious, Tuition-Free Summer Programs
As we’ve mentioned before, summer offers an opportunity not just for rest and relaxation, but also for intellectual exploration. College admissions officers want to admit active, enthusiastic learners, so they look carefully at how students spend their time away from […]
Class of 2024: Early Decision and Early Action Notification Dates
Your early round applications are IN and as the great Tom Petty originally sang, ‘The waiting is the hardest part’. Boy, was he ever right! We’ve compiled the most up-to-date listing of early decision and early action notification dates for […]
Define Your Values – Refine Your College List
There are over four thousand colleges and universities in the United States, and thousands more across the globe. You’ve heard about some of them from your teachers, school counselors, family members, and friends. You may have read through ranking lists, […]
