In order to more accurately determine a student’s likelihood to matriculate after acceptance, universities measure a student’s interest in the institution. The more interest, the more likely they are to attend. So, how does a student show interest?… Read More Demonstrated Interest – What is it, and Why is it Important for College Applicants
This time of year can feel like an emotional roller coaster for high school seniors. Refreshing your email can feel like a game of Russian Roulette. Will you feel disappointment at being rejected from their dream school, elation at being admitted, or…confusion at being wait listed?… Read More What Does it Mean to Be Wait Listed?
There are a few different types of letters of recommendation, and requirements are different for most schools, and can change at any point. In fact, UT Austin recently updated their requirements for the 2024-2025 application cycle.… Read More Letters of Recommendation – A Guide for College Admissions
Now, four years later, higher ed institutions have begun to see the results of their test-optional policies and are updating them as they see fit. Some, such as Wake Forest, stand by their test-optional policy, while others, such as Dartmouth, claim that test scores helped them contextualize a student’s academic experience. Other institutions, such as MIT, claim that the SAT and ACT remain an important predictive factor for a student’s performance in college.… Read More Test Policies of the Top 100 Universities
With the rising costs of tuition, housing, and other costs associated with sending a child to college, it might seem insane to consider adding private counseling to the tally. However, college counseling with an experienced company with a solid track record like Aristotle Circle can actually save you money in the long run.… Read More Is Private College Counseling Worth the Cost?
Some universities have seen a marked increase in international applications, and these applications are coming from previously untapped regions of the world.… Read More The Top 10 Universities for International Students
With better insider knowledge on how colleges and universities are considering test scores, it is important to consider your own score in context. … Read More Test Scores “In Context” – What Does That Mean?
In response to the delays, many public universities have decided to postpone their enrollment date. This is the date by which students must reply to their offers of admission. Aristotle Circle is keeping a close eye on top colleges and universities. … Read More Deposit Dates Delayed: Higher Ed Responds to the FAFSA Mess
Some influencers claim that REA and ED plans don’t offer an advantage because so many spots are reserved for recruited athletes. Others claim that the “early” acceptance rate is much greater than the Regular Decision rate due to a smaller applicant pool, and therefore offers a clear leg up on the greater student population. … Read More ED/REA Acceptance Rates of Top US Universities
While most of a student’s most formative academic, extracurricular, and sport activities occur during Junior year – the last full academic year before college applications are submitted – the summer between Junior and Senior year is also a valuable time for the process.… Read More What Should I Do Summer Before Senior Year?
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