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Why Standardized Tests Still Matter in College Admissions

Students, If you’ve been following college admissions news lately, you’ve probably heard that some universities are bringing standardized testing back into the spotlight. After a few years of test-optional policies, many schools are now reconsidering the role of the SAT and ACT in admissions decisions. So, what does that mean for you? At Louis Educational Consulting, we want […]

🎓 Current State of Financial Aid for Students Under the Trump 2.0 Administration

As discussions around educational reform and student financing gain momentum, the hypothetical Trump 2.0 administration presents a critical inflection point for the future of financial aid in the United States. Drawing from the policies introduced during the first Trump administration (2017–2021), a second term could reshape how millions of students access and pay for postsecondary […]

Current U.S. Student Visa Landscape: Updates and Recommendations

As international students prepare for academic pursuits in the United States, recent policy shifts have introduced new challenges and uncertainties in the visa application process. Notably, the U.S. State Department has temporarily paused new student visa interviews (F, M, and J categories) to implement enhanced social media screening protocols . This development necessitates proactive planning […]

Common Misconceptions about Applying to College or a University.

1. My grades are bad, can I still apply to a university? The short answer is Yes. However, a student must have reasonable expectations to find the right fit institution. For instance, most European universities require a student only to graduate from high school to gain access to university. If studying in the U.S. […]

Should You Consider Taking a Gap Year?

If you’ve accepted a college’s offer of admission, you may find yourself in a dilemma. You don’t know if the campus will be open in the fall or if classes will be online. And you may be hesitant to pay a substantial sum for what may be only a facsimile of college life. Paying for […]

Make This Summer a Positive Factor in Admissions

High GPA’s and test scores are the norm for students who apply to selective and highly selective colleges. For this reason, colleges also include “soft” factors such as essays, letters of recommendation, interviews, and extracurricular activities as factors in admission decisions. In selecting your extracurriculars, you have the opportunity to pursue activities that suit your […]

Advances in Virtual College Visits

Past posts to this blog have extolled the high value of visits to the campuses of colleges that you’re interested in attending. Visits reveal more useful information about a college than all other sources of information combined. In the past, we’ve advised you on ways to assure that you’ll derive maximum benefit from your […]

College Admissions Rates for the Class of 2024

The admissions statistics for the Class of 2024 may be the final report of a passing era. Applications for the Regular Decision cycle were due on the last day of January and colleges announced their decisions on March 31 or April 1, as they do every year. Many colleges had ceased operations due to the […]

The Effects of the Pandemic on Seniors and Juniors

The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted admissions processes at all colleges. High schools and colleges are closed and the ad hoc methods used to provide essential admissions-related services are, for the most part, inadequate. If you’ve been admitted to the Class of 2024 or intend to apply to the Class of 2025, you need to stay […]

The Stem Disciplines Demand Creativity Too

There is support in academic circles for adding an “A” to STEM, making it STEAM for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. There’s no need to add an “A” if the purpose is to train students in the other four disciplines to be creative. They’ve always been creative. The Humanities Don’t Have a Lock on […]