Ivy Central

MARCH 15, 2023

Stanford University has a worldwide reputation that every year attracts thousands of applications from all parts of the planet. Whatever it is that attracts you to Stanford, this blog will help you get to know more about it and whether it will be a good fit for you. Applications under REA need to be submitted by November 1st.

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 13, 2024

In this blog post, we'll explore the process of applying for financial aid as an international student at U.S. Understanding Financial Aid Options Before diving into the application process, it's important to understand the types of financial aid available for international students: 1. However, the cost of attending a U.S.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Along the way, it has created an environment where students are part of a vibrant college community whilst also being deeply immersed in the large urban scene. With cross registration possible at five other Boston colleges, including MIT, and one of the best study abroad programmes BU provides a wealth of study opportunities for its students.

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 6, 2024

As we move through the Spring semester, more and more college admissions decisions will be available to prospective students. In this blog, we’ll go through what being waitlisted means, what to do about it, and how to strategically move forward with other college decisions.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 15, 2024

Some ,, big changes are coming to UT Austin admissions in 2024—today we’ll go over important details regarding their standardized testing policy, essay prompts, application deadlines, and more. Testing Policy This week, UT Austin announced its reinstatement of mandatory standardized testing as part of the undergraduate application.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 15, 2024

UT AUSTIN: STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED After four years of test-optional admissions for undergraduate admissions, the University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores , beginning with applications for the Fall 2025 semester. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. all else equal.”

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Ivy Central

MAY 24, 2023

Vassar College is a prestigious institution that has cultivated a reputation for academic excellence and intellectual curiosity through the study of the liberal arts. Overview Founded in 1861, Vassar was established to offer women a liberal arts education equivalent to the best college education available to men.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

One of the liberal arts colleges that seem to proliferate across the north eastern United States Wesleyan is considered to be among the best examples of its type in the country. Middletown offers a blend of small-town charm and urban convenience with plenty of restaurants and bars that cater for the college crowd.

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 26, 2024

As spring draws to a close and Decision Day approaches, colleges are beginning to release their admissions data for the most recent round of applications. It’s becoming more important for students to prepare their materials to meet early deadlines—set yourself up for success by getting a head start on your college applications!

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 12, 2024

HARVARD ACCEPTANCE RATE: HIGHEST IN FOUR YEARS AS APPLICATION NUMBERS FALL Harvard accepted 3.59% of Regular Decision applicants to its Class of 2028, or 1,245 students. They will join the 692 applicants accepted during the Early Action cycle.

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This blog was co-authored with Ann Cools. Engage parents about college planning and cost We know that parents are important in the college planning process. Those messages to families should reiterate why the cost of college is worth the investment, something that more families are questioning. What’s your plan?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

Dartmouth College, known for its academic excellence and strong sense of community, sets high standards for its applicants. These scores demonstrate the high level of academic proficiency expected from Dartmouth applicants. Applicants must submit either SAT scores or ACT scores in order for their application to be considered.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

Dartmouth College, renowned for its academic excellence and vibrant community, sets high standards for its applicants. The average ACT English score at Dartmouth is between 35 and 36 , with the 25th and 75th percentiles falling at each of those scores—the average admitted applicant to Dartmouth has a 35 in ACT English.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Re-upping this blog based on a few recent conversations with college and neighborhood friends who have kids in the admission process right now. He has one kid in college and two still in high school. August 1- Many colleges open their application. November 1- EA/ED Deadlines at lots of colleges and universities.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

This week we welcome Transfer Program Manager, LaSean Price, to the blog. If you don’t get into your first choice college, don’t be discouraged — there’s more than one way to a destination! Do not let fear or judgement hold you back. Transferring from one college to another is more common than you may think.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While academics are still key in all of our reviews, and especially in EA, the overall competitiveness of the applicant pool means we need to look at a wide range of things in our review. Can you explain the two different EA decision release dates for in-state vs. out-of-state applicants?

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Inside Emory Admission

MARCH 25, 2024

The Emory University admission staff have evaluated another outstanding year of Regular Decision (RD) applicants. Thank you for the time you’ve put into your application, and more importantly, the energy and passion you each exhibit as people. On March 27, after 6:00 pm ET: Log in to the Emory applicant portal.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MAY 4, 2024

Northwestern University holds high standards for its applicants, and although many schools are now test-optional, standardized testing remains a significant aspect of the college application process. Thus, a Math score of 34 positions an applicant within the middle 50% of scorers at Northwestern.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MAY 4, 2024

This distribution reflects Northwestern’s emphasis on strong verbal communication skills among its applicants. However, applicants may choose to submit these scores along with other optional forms of testing, such as Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate scores. What is the average SAT Math score at Northwestern?

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SSA Online College Prep

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Get help from your teachers, parents, and college advisors! Keep your eyes on the prize by visiting college campuses! Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! How to Stay Focused for College Applications For many students, the college admissions process is a daunting time filled with uncertainty.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

APRIL 29, 2024

Due to the challenges that every college is facing because of the delay in FAFSA data being sent to colleges (including UGA), the 2024 Wait List process will be different from prior years. There is no ordered list of WL students, as any offers will vary depending on the deposits we receive by the May 1/May 15 deadlines.

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 10, 2023

How to Get Into Princeton Princeton University is one of the most competitive colleges in the world, and getting accepted into this Ivy League college requires dedication, hard work, and strategy…as well as some insider admissions tips! Showing exceptional strength in one area can also make for a very competitive application.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 20, 2024

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), renowned for its excellence in science and technology education, upholds rigorous standards for its applicants. These figures underscore the lofty expectations at MIT, indicating a competitive applicant pool where excellence is the norm rather than the exception. Does MIT superscore the SAT?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Is that what this blog is about? Do I understand even mentioning global warming may be a way to lose readership/followers/applicants? This is a huge application submission month, since many colleges have EA (Early Action) and ED (Early Decision) deadlines on or around October 15 and November 1.

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The College Solutions Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

An effective way to reduce the cost of college is to know how to successfully appeal for more financial aid. It’s critical to understand that the first financial aid award that a college delivers often doesn’t have to be the only offer. Don’t slip when creating a smart college list 3. Death of a parent.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 11, 2023

If you’re one of the very lucky few who doesn’t have to worry about how you’re going to PAY for college, then awesome. How to apply for the Gates Scholarship When is the Gates Scholarship deadline? But that’s not most of us. Gates Scholarship FAQ What is the Gates Scholarship? The Gates Scholarship is pretty amazing is what it is!

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

How does this translate to college and college admission? Naturally) Admissions SOS Over the years, I have asked audiences from Atlanta to Argentina (actually now in all hemispheres) to give me the first word they think of when they hear: “College Admission.” The average admit rate for four-year colleges is around 65%.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Over the years, I have tried to shine a light on what people often misunderstand in the college admission experience. This has ranged from explorations of waitlists to examinations of deadlines to explications of supply and demand and institutional missions. Students see the application as a form. It’s definitely form-y.

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Inside Emory Admission

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Emory University admission staff have evaluated a record year of Early Decision II (EDII) applicants. Decision notifications will be posted online through your Emory applicant portal ( apply.emory.edu/status ). Decision notifications are only released through the applicant portal. How will decisions be released?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JANUARY 30, 2024

While the focus this time of year seems to be all about freshman admission, January/February is the time of year when we receive a majority of our transfer applications and our Evaluation Team begins to work on our transfer reviews, posting credit for work and helping students with any transfer issues.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The SAI is used to determine what amount of federal, state, or institutional need-based aid a student might receive to assist with college costs ( we dove into this in more detail in this blog ). The further delay for colleges and universities to receive FAFSA data translates to additional delays for students.

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Inside Emory Admission

JANUARY 31, 2024

My name is Javian Rojas and I’m so happy to be back for a new semester full of amazing blog posts and working hard as a Marketing and Communications fellow under Emory’s Office of Admission. One thing I know for sure is that this limbo period of January–March can be a difficult period for students going through the college application season.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As a high school student, winter break is not just a time for festivities and relaxation; it’s also a valuable opportunity to enhance your college admissions journey. More on this topic and its impact on college admissions in our upcoming blog post, The Power of Community Activism in College Admissions. Fit is key!

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

We are all for spending your summer doing something that interests you and that enriches your intellectual life (as long as you also get some mental downtime), and there are amazing opportunities out there for you to get some experience with college-level courses and to zero in on a path you might take after high school.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 17, 2024

Brown University, known for its rigorous academic standards, sets high expectations for applicants. While these scores are slightly lower than the English section scores, they are still very high, and yet there is no specific benchmark that applicants must meet. What percentage of Brown applicants submit the ACT?

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Admissions Mom

MARCH 6, 2024

? Hello, beautiful seniors and other applicants. Often, colleges will call you about a waitlist offer before they email you or text you, so they need to be able to reach you. You don’t have to answer in the middle of English Lit or Calc class, but you do want colleges to be able to leave a voicemail. tty for a lot of you.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I Got Accepted to My Early Decision College! I Got Accepted to My Early Action Restrictive College! You may keep your applications in at other schools and even apply to additional schools. I Got Accepted to My Early Action and Rolling Colleges! If you were rejected, then that decision is final for this application cycle.

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