Early Decision is quickly becoming a misnomer. An increasing number of highly selective institutions have initiated a second round of binding admission programs, giving students another chance to commit to a college before acceptance and possibly reap admissions-related benefits in the process. Unlike traditional Early Decision (ED 1) programs...
Read MoreWhen it comes to selecting the right college at UC San Diego, the choices can be as diverse and exciting as the campus itself. Exploring the UCSD college rankings can help prospective students and curious parents find the perfect fit. In this blog, we’ll give a comprehensive profile of...
Read MoreColumbus-area families are fortunate to have access to outstanding public and private high schools. Students from Bexley, New Albany, Upper Arlington, Dublin Coffman and Jerome, Olentangy Liberty, along with Columbus Academy, Wellington, Metro Early College High School, Columbus School for Girls, and other strong programs regularly earn admission to...
Read MoreIn the Houston metro, home to globally oriented industries, multilingual communities, and academically ambitious schools, students interested in business face a competitive admissions landscape. Programs like UT Austin McCombs, NYU Stern, Georgetown McDonough, and Emory Goizueta attract thousands of business applicants each year, many with strong grades, leadership roles,...
Read MoreFamilies across the Milwaukee metro area know that college admissions, especially for engineering, have become more selective than ever. Many local students are academically gifted, heavily involved, and surrounded by peers aiming for the same competitive programs. Standing out requires more than strong grades. Today, we’re sharing the journey...
Read MoreIf you live in Fairfield County, Connecticut, you already know the college admissions process feels different here. Harder. More intense. More competitive. And you’re not imagining it. Fairfield County is home to some of the highest-performing public and private high schools in the U.S., including Darien, New Canaan, Greenwich,...
Read MoreCollege admissions outcomes for students in the Boise area can surprise families who assume that elite universities primarily draw from coastal or metropolitan pipelines. In reality, strong Boise students who build focused academic identities and apply strategically are often highly attractive to selective colleges seeking geographic and intellectual diversity....
Read MoreOn October 1st, the U.S. Secretary of Education sent a “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” to nine universities. The administration’s proposed compact is a wide-ranging agreement between universities and the federal government, which will require universities to comply with the government’s priorities or risk losing federal funding....
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