Guide to course selection for junior and senior years of high school

You’ve worked hard, submitted your applications, and now you are seeing the offers of admission coming in. Congratulations! While this is...

High school seniors and parents, this is undoubtedly a stressful time. The holiday season has arrived, midterms are around the corner,...

I worked for many years in an admissions office, so I took for granted that applicants understood what happens after they hit the submit...

When the Common App rolls out the new application this week, students will have to decide not only where to submit applications but also...

Tips to prepare for the Common Application

"I lowkey want to get into that school even though I said I didn't care that much about it before." If that sounds familiar, you may be a...

My colleagues and I are getting many questions from rightfully concerned Jewish families about how to approach the college admissions...

The Anti-Defamation League has reported a 400% increase in antisemitic activity since October 7, and the news headlines continue to...

As you may be aware, the FAFSA Simplification Act is generating new changes for the FAFSA for 2024-2025. While the FAFSA typically is...

University of San Diego (USD), located just 30 minutes from the Mexican border and two hours from Los Angeles, offers a sense of...

Sometimes I feel like a broken record when I harp on the importance of creating a balanced college list in my meetings with families....

As if the conversation around standardized testing isn't confusing enough, we can soon add another layer of complication as the Digital...

Located in Burlington, Vermont, one of the best college towns in the U.S., Champlain College is primarily known for its strength in game...

You got a letter from your ED or EA school that indicates their decision to defer your decision until a later round. What should you do?...

If you look at published GPA ranges for many well-known colleges and universities, you may start to scratch your head in bewilderment....

While many colleges/universities request official high school transcripts as a part of the application process, some prefer to see a...

I had the pleasure of driving to Athens for a visit to OU on a spectacular Ohio day, perfect for a college tour. My student tour guide...

You may have noticed that this year, in particular, colleges are handing out waitlist decisions like candy. It almost feels like "YOU get...

Despite the frigid temperature during my February visit, I was extremely impressed by Carnegie Mellon. This medium-sized private...