How to Pay Less for College
The devastating economic impact of COVID-19 has caused many parents to rethink how much they are willing to pay for their teen’s college education. In fact, almost a quarter of college-bound high school students report…
How to Get Into Duke: Admissions Data and Strategies
Just 7.7% of applicants to the Blue Devil Class of 2024 were accepted, and only 6% of Regular Decision applicants enjoyed positive outcomes. This means that Duke now has a lower acceptance rate than Penn…
Best Colleges for Pre-Med Students
Over the past decade, our team at College Transitions has helped to guide hundreds of aspiring physicians toward undergraduate colleges and universities that will serve as ideal springboards into medical school. How (and in some…
How Many AP Courses Should I Take?
The answer to what students should strive for in most areas impacting college admissions is a straightforward, “More/higher is better.” Whether you’re talking about GPA or standardized tests scores, the goal is always going to…
How to Get Into Georgetown: Admissions Data and Strategies
The oldest Jesuit institution in the U.S. is also among the nation’s most elite undergraduate universities, and its popular Washington, D.C. locale helps draw massive numbers of applicants each year. Back in 1990, in a…
Best Honors Colleges & Honors Programs
Are you craving the in-class intimacy of a tiny liberal arts college but also find yourself drawn to the bright lights of a vibrant, sprawling campus, the big-time sports, and the chance to be part…
How to Spend a Gap Year During Coronavirus
In an ordinary year, roughly 2% of college-bound high school grads elect to take a gap year prior to launching their postsecondary career. Many spend the time traveling internationally, volunteering with a non-profit organization, or…
Coronavirus – Impact on International College Applicants
As the entire world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, international high school seniors already accepted into an American college must wait to see what unfolds with respect to travel restrictions, potential delayed college openings in…
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Downloadable Resources for your College Transition
