U.S. News reporter, Ilana Kowarski interviewed Dr. Michael Trivette, Co-Founder of College Transitions for an article discussing early action programs. Michael shared that “Early Action offers more flexibility to students who still wish to receive a decision early in the process but who are not yet comfortable committing to...
Read MoreAs professionals in the field of college admissions, our team at College Transitions actively follows developments and trends in higher education on a daily basis. In keeping our ear to the ground, we are also privy to a good deal of misinformation and misassumptions—errors in thinking that we will...
Read MoreDr. Andrew Belasco, CEO of College Transitions, sat down with H.M. Cauley of the Atlanta Business Chronicle to discuss the rise of the college consulting field in the Atlanta Metro Area. The article entitled “Busy Metro Atlanta parents fueling booming consulting industry” features numerous insights from the College Transitions...
Read MoreSeeing an exclamation point-punctuated proclamation, as in the headline above, might strike you as a bit over-the-top, like when car dealers start selling 2019 models just a few months into 2018, barking over the airwaves with disingenuous urgency that, “We have to clear these 2018s out right now!” We...
Read MoreCharlotte, NC— Dr. Michael Trivette was featured on WSOC-TV in Charlotte for a segment focusing on the increase in federal student loan interest rates for the 2018-19 academic year. In the segment, Michael encourages students and families to be mindful when using student loans to finance their undergraduate education....
Read MoreIn 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...
Read MoreThe results from the 2017-18 admissions cycle are still rolling in, but the data available thus far sends one very clear message—acceptance rates at highly-selective colleges are dwindling. Ivy League results The numbers at Ivy League schools were already so minuscule that this year’s decreases are only a matter...
Read MoreWashington, DC— College Transitions CEO Dr. Andrew Belasco was interviewed by College Confidential to set the record straight on several myths surrounding admission into medical schools. Andrew gave insight on topics such as: How much does undergraduate selectivity matter when applying the medical school? Is it better to attend an...
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