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How 2023 Acceptance Rates Affect Juniors' College List Building

CTK College Coach

For more than a decade now we have known that schools like Yale, Stanford, and MIT have such low acceptance rates that even extremely accomplished students cannot assume they will be admitted. For the class of 2023, UGA accepted 32% (or 8,253 of 26,001) of early applicants and deferred a whopping 44%. for in-state applicants and 25.8%

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Dance With An Admissions Officer: Eight Steps to Get You Admitted to College

Great College Advice

What are the steps to get you into college? One of the great myths about college admission is that the process is merely a matter of doing your best in high school, getting good scores on some tests, writing a decent essay, and then simply submitting your application to the admissions office. They want to be appreciated.

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Top Questions to Ask a College Admissions Counselor

Great College Advice

From guidebooks to college websites, there is a TON of information out there! There is one invaluable resource in your college search that should not be overlooked: college admissions counselors. Admissions counselors play dual roles: they are “counseling” you about whether their school is a good fit.

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Happy Fall ? and Welcome to the Admissions-Stretch of your Admissions Journey! (2023 Updates)

Admissions Mom

Hello Admissions Family, It may not feel like fall here in Texas, but to me, Labor Day is the real beginning of the season. As we enter the early fall, the mid-admissions-season stretch here in the admissions journey, I wanted to check in with a few reminders. Make an appointment to have an official sit-down meeting.

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Navigating College Admissions as a Transgender Applicant: Transgender Day of Remembrance Fall 2023

Admissions Mom

And this piece in Salon.com, written by the mom of a Trans applicant, pretty much explains it all: For my transgender daughter, there are only 18 States of America | Salon.com Like everything college admissions, I encourage you to ask questions and learn as much as possible about admissions, campus safety, and the culture and vibe on campus.

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Demonstrated Interest at Cornell

The Koppelman Group

For the last few decades, students looking to weasel their way to get accepted into top-tier colleges like Cornell University have stressed themselves silly about demonstrated interest. Should they send handwritten letters to their assignment admissions reps? (No, No, that’s creepy). What does that mean for you?

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Factors to Consider When Navigating the College Search

Solomon Admissions

Since this is your first time exploring college options, you are likely unsure of what factors you should even be considering. Spend some time thinking about what you want the most out of your college experience. Start by thinking about the subject areas you do well in and that you enjoy.