The run-up to the October and November Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) deadlines is, for many students, one of the most stressful times in their young lives. Yet, for all of the unwanted nerves and sleepless nights, there is also a dopamine rush that comes with striving...
Read MoreFounded in 1817, the University of Michigan is one of the oldest public universities in the United States. Located in one of the best college towns in America, Michigan has become an increasingly selective institution as students flock to its diverse course offerings, vibrant learning community, and dynamic athletics....
Read MoreThere are a number of significant factors that colleges take into consideration when making admissions decisions. While the exact weighting and balance of those factors is different for every institution, academic performance is at the very top of the list. This is most recognizable as the “numbers” portion of...
Read MoreBentonville, Arkansas, has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. Once known almost exclusively as the headquarters of Walmart, it has evolved into one of the most dynamic small cities in the United States. Today it is home to world-class art institutions, a thriving startup ecosystem, a...
Read MoreFor the incoming Class of 2029, San Diego State University received a record 94,000+ total first-year undergraduate applications. Applicants to this member of the California State University system campus, which was once primarily the target of local residents, hail from all 50 states and 100+ countries.. This is a...
Read MoreFamilies across Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas know that the region has transformed dramatically in recent years. The arrival of Walmart’s sprawling new 350-acre headquarters, alongside the presence of Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt Transport Services, has drawn corporate talent, high-earning families, and ambitious students from across the country. Today,...
Read MoreIf you are raising a college-bound student in the Bentonville, Arkansas area, you are in one of the most rapidly evolving secondary-school markets in the South. Bentonville is home to Walmart’s global headquarters and has attracted a concentrated wave of highly educated professionals from across the country and world....
Read MorePrior to the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, rarely did a single month pass without another well-known college or university making headlines by announcing that it would no longer require applicants to submit standardized test scores. This movement, known as going “test-optional,” actually began almost 50 years...
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