Posted on: 25 Feb 2020
According to a 2019 survey conducted by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), just 5.5% of U.S. colleges and universities view Subject Test scores as “considerably important” in guiding admissions decisions. The number of schools who view Subject Tests as having “moderate importance” rose significantly from last year’s survey to 18.3%. These stats […]
Posted on: 18 Mar 2019
In the wake of the instantly infamous Varsity Blues scandal, our admissions consulting firm, College Transitions, has received a flood of interview requests from media outlets along with countless queries from the general public. This torrent of interest is to be expected following revelations of such a sensational and lurid tale involving Hollywood starlets, Ivy League […]
Posted on: 01 Jan 2019
For even the most academically gifted teen, the prospect of getting into an Ivy League or Ivy-caliber college is a tenuous proposition. In 2018, acceptance rates at the eight Ivies ranged from Harvard’s low mark of 5.9% to Cornell’s relatively generous 14% and non-Ivy elite institutions like Pomona, Williams, Tufts, and Johns Hopkins all accepted […]
Posted on: 10 Jul 2018
In the last decade, the idea that colleges no longer care that much about standardized test scores has become prevalent in the admissions discourse. Many schools themselves like to brag about how they view test scores as just one of a multitude of factors in the admissions process. Yet like a 7th grade boy who […]
Posted on: 26 Mar 2018
“Holistic admissions, applications rise, demonstrated interest, SAT goodbyes…” There are enough hot-button issues taking center stage in the admissions world in 2018 to add a verse to Billy Joel’s classic “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” Unfortunately, the above topics didn’t sound nearly as melodic as Joel’s chronicling of the key events of the second half […]
Posted on: 23 Jan 2017
Whether you do or don’t receive a scholarship to help with the cost of your MBA, here are some financing recommendations to consider well in advance of starting the admissions process: Don’t start applying to programs under the assumption that you will receive a scholarship. You should know how much the programs you are looking […]
Posted on: 26 Dec 2016
One of the biggest hurdles to confront when considering an MBA is the cost. Most full-time programs publicize significant scholarships offerings, but applicants should know that earning one of these awards is extremely competitive and certainly not the norm for most MBA candidates. The main reason for this is that top business schools use large […]
Posted on: 21 Nov 2016
Admissions officers will often tell you to go ahead and apply to their programs, even when your test score is at the low end of their GMAT range. To some degree this is worthwhile advice; you can’t get in if you don’t apply. But applying is time consuming, expensive, and sometimes even emotionally taxing, so […]