Oct 19, 2021 | College admissions
COVID-19 came with a multitude of unpredictable changes in in all areas of our lives. From changes in how the health care system operates to changes in businesses and higher education, the pandemic brought about many adjustments that are here to stay. One area that...
Jun 8, 2021 | College admissions
In the not-so-distant past, the primary factor considered for college admission was a student’s test scores. Specifically, the SAT and the ACT (founded in 1941 and 1959 respectively) have been so ingrained in our educational systems that programs helping students to...
Feb 24, 2021 | College admissions
Originally Published by The New York Times Prestigious universities like Cornell never have a hard time attracting students. But this year, the admissions office in Ithaca, N.Y., is swimming in 17,000 more applications than it has ever received before, driven mostly...
Nov 24, 2020 | College admissions
College admissions can be a stressful process, and that stress is only worsened when you are put on a waitlist. The biggest question many prospective students have is, “What does this mean?” What Is Waitlisting? When a college admissions board has reviewed an...
May 26, 2020 | College admissions
The ongoing Coronavirus lockdown has impacted daily life for virtually everyone across the globe, from young children who cannot attend school and play with their friends to elderly retirement home residents facing the strictest lockdown and visitation protocols...
May 9, 2019 | College admissions, College budget, College finances
When you apply for financial aid to attend a prospective college, you will likely receive a financial aid letter, also known as a financial aid offer, around the same time you receive the acceptance letter. These letters provide important information about how a...
