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 […]
Read MoreAs 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. […]
Read MoreAs 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 […]
Read More1. 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 […]
Read MoreIf 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 […]
Read MoreHigh 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 […]
Read MorePast 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThere 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 […]
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