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?
Throughout the application process, there are several points of contact with potential universities. Signing up for newsletters, registering for a campus visit, and applying to pre-college programs are all considered touch points before students actually submit their applications. At each of these touch points, including the application itself, there are little tick boxes that most people don’t even think about. … Read More Hey! Be Nice to Those Bots!
On August 1st, the Common Application opened to all those applying for Fall 2024 admission to colleges and universities across the United States. Now, students and parents are able to see the exact questions asked by each university to which they will apply.… Read More The Common Application is Live!
When beginning your search for the perfect college, you may turn to tools such as U.S. News & World Report’s college ranking system. It’s simple enough to use. … Read More How useful are college rankings?
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