Virtual college admission interviews are becoming common practice for many colleges, especially with the impact of COVID-19. Choosing colleges can often feel like an overwhelming process, but college interviews can help narrow down your options to your best choices....
Recent Changes in College Admissions You Need to Know Now
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...
The Future of College Admissions Testing
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...
Interest Surges in Top Colleges, While Struggling Ones Scrape for Applicants
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...
What It Means to Be Waitlisted for College and What to Do About It
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...
College Admissions Have Been Reshaped by the Coronavirus Pandemic
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...
How to Read Your Financial Aid Letter
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...
How to Boost Your Chances at College Scholarships
Scholarships are highly sought-after opportunities for many hopeful college applicants. Some students see them as a chance to save some money when going to college, while others view them as a necessity to pursue a secondary education. The field is highly competitive,...
What Does It Mean to Be Waitlisted or Deferred?
Every year high school students apply to universities and anxiously await the news: will they be accepted or rejected? But, it isn’t always that simple. College admissions offices can assign your application to two other possible categories. It is important to know...
What to Do if You Don’t Get Into Your College of Choice
Choosing the right college can be a challenging and difficult decision. Once you’ve made your choice, it now becomes a question of – do you have the right qualifications to get in? The college admissions process has become increasingly more competitive. Many students...