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Applying to college takes so many steps. It’s no wonder that families sometimes get lost. The good news is: you can get back on the right path and catch up fairly easily if you follow a good timeline! Let’s Get Started There are lots of online resources to help college-bound families. But surfing the web …
Trust us when we tell you that your favorite teacher isn’t just your favorite teacher. Inspiring teachers usually have a big student fan base. This means that they’re popular targets when it comes to asking for letters of recommendation. If you ask early enough and provide good information highlighting your accomplishments, you can get a …
What trends related to college admissions do you foresee post-pandemic? The biggie among post-pandemic admission trends will be a spike in permanently test-optional colleges. Many schools that stopped requiring SAT’s and ACT’s this year will continue these suspensions into next year or for a 2-to-3-year trial period beyond. Some colleges will make the SAT/ACT changes …
If you want to add a few colleges to your Common App list before the Regular Decision deadline (but don’t want to spend any more money), choose one from the list below. This is the most comprehensive list of colleges that don’t have application fees. Liberal Arts Colleges with no application fee Agnes Scott College …
The deadline for Regular Decision is coming up fast. You’re probably all set with sending applications to colleges on your list. But should you add a few more options? The short answer is . . . yes. It’s a ‘roll-the-dice’ application season with many schools going test-optional and factors like distance learning still up in …
Some families breathed a sigh of relief when colleges went test optional for incoming 2021/22 applicants. On the flip side, test-optional admissions policies have put a laser-like focus on the personal essay and the activities section of the Common App — a section that matters more now than ever. “A poorly crafted activities list is …
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