Financial pressures and uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have changed admissions dynamics in many ways, including through college sports. Many varsity and club teams are being eliminated, leaving more spots available for nonrecruited athletes. A growing list of…
Penn, Cornell, Dartmouth, Columbia, and other Ivy League schools will not require SAT and ACT test scores for applicants in the 2020-2021 admissions cycle. After College Board and ACT testing agencies canceled and postponed multiple test dates amid the coronavirus…
Spring and summer are popular times for college visits, and since you can't visit campuses in-person due to the pandemic. So many colleges are bringing the universities to you by offering hosted online tours and information sessions! Importantly, register in…
Late February is Decision Time for freshman applicants to the University of Florida. For the Class of 2024, decisions were released on Friday, February 28, at 6 p.m. ET. More than 45,000 freshman applications were received for the November 1…
By Lynn Lubell The Common Application has decided to maintain the essay prompts for 2020-2021. The choice of seven prompts has remained essentially the same for four consecutive application years. The 2020-21 Common Application prompts (student respond to one of…
Indiana University in Bloomington and Northern Illinois University grabbed 2020 headlines for joining the expanding test-optional movement. While IU and most other test-optional schools do not require test scores, admissions officers will still consider submitted scores. Strong scores can improve…
Deferrals (also known as postponements) from the University of Michigan are a common source of frustration. Tens of thousands of students submit applications and supporting materials to UMichigan by the November 1 early action deadline expecting a decision in late…
A lawsuit against Harvard University provided a glimpse into little-known aspects of the school’s undergraduate selection process. Harvard, like other extremely-selective schools, is known for turning down well-qualified applicants with stellar academic and extracurricular achievements, including valedictorians and students with…
Many high school students wonder if it's worth the time and energy to create a resume for college admissions and scholarship applications. For many students, the answer is yes! Resumes can be helpful for strong teacher and counselor recommendations, college…
Students frequently receive unsolicited letters and marketing materials from universities. These mailings may come in the form of a personalized letter congratulating the student on strong grades or PSAT scores and encourage the recipient to apply for admission. It isn't…
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