Inside the Admissions Office
Standing out in a manner that is highly impressive and well-perceived can help move your college application into the admitted pile. Doing something really unique, inspiring, or notable can lead to an admissions boost. At Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, MIT, and…
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…
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…
College-bound students, beware: College college admissions officers may be looking you up on Facebook. Make sure what they see is suitable for viewing! According to surveys of college admissions officers, social media is often used in the admissions process to…
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