Spark Admissions
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Because the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult or impossible for many students to take the ACT and the SAT, the vast majority of American colleges and universities chose to institute temporary (or, in some cases, permanent) test-optional policies. Schools in this group included all of the Ivy League universities, most large public universities, and many, many small liberal arts colleges.
The College Curators
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Harvard, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Penn, Dartmouth, and Stanford have all recently announced that they will remain test optional through the high school class of 2023, with Cornell going a step.
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Bright Futures Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
High school juniors: the college application process will be here before you know it! You will be sent a ton of information and will need to keep organization a priority. We know it sounds overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. . Make your college search and application process easier in just 5 minutes! These quick tips will save you hours, logistical headaches, and confusion later on. .
AHM Advising
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
I had the pleasure of visiting Pitt on that lovely spring-like President's Day (in contrast to my fantastic, yet FRIGID tour earlier that weekend at CMU). While Pitt is considered an urban campus, it is located in the Oakland neighborhood of the city, so not directly in downtown Pittsburgh. The information session and tour were very informative and a great way to get an overview of all that Pitt has to offer.
Humbach Education Consulting
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Colleges expect students to arrive on campus prepared to succeed but the truth is, many students are ill-equipped for the drastic lifestyle changes, not to mention tons of unstructured time. Many colleges now offer a "first year experience" intended to help students handle the stress of college-level life but often this effort is a case of too little, too late, often resulting in disaster.
Berkeley² Academy
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Perspectives on college admissions – school fit. In the past two years, we have seen the continuation and acceleration of a long-running trend: the raw numbers of college applications to each school are jumping up dramatically, causing admission-rates to shrink to record-lows. The major thing students are doing to combat these trends, and increase their odds of admission at selective universities, is to apply to more and more schools - 10, 15 or even 20 schools total now.
Marks Education
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Prepping for the AP Government Test. Are you studying for the Advanced Placement Government Exam? Reading up on the separation of powers and Federalist 51? Marks Education has compiled four tips to help you get your best score. First, the basics: 1. Know the format of the exam and what to expect. AP US Government and Politics exam is the first AP exam of the 2022 season.
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enrollmentFUEL
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
In our age of carefully curated social media feeds featuring beautifully filtered photos, it can be easy to assume that authenticity somehow matters less to the current generation of prospective students. But when it comes to the business of recruiting a new class, nothing could be further from the truth.
Admissions Village
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
What classes should I sign up for next year? Now is the time of year many high school students are deciding which classes to take next year. What classes a student takes is often a big factor in college admissions decisions. 1. All students should take a challenging course load. This is especially important to do in subjects you are considering pursuing in college.
College in 321
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Yes, Teens Should Use Proper Etiquette in the College Application Process. by Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant. Let’s face it – the college application process can be time-consuming, stressful, and overwhelming. However, that’s not an excuse for not using your manners and applying proper etiquette, such as saying thank you, throughout the process.
College Admissions Strategies
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
By Lee Shulman Bierer, College Admissions Strategies – Founder Summer is the best opportunity for a student to set themselves apart from their peers. CREATE A CLUB/OR FIND A SUMMER OPPORTUNITY OF INTEREST: During the school year, students are confined by the courses and extracurricular offerings at their high school. There may not […]. The post Making the most of your summer appeared first on College Admissions Strategies.
Marks Education
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Preparing for the 2022 AP Biology Exam. Do you have a plan to get ready for your AP Biology exam? Marks Education has some tips to share as you prepare for the big day. First, let’s review the basics. EXAM FORMAT AND IMPORTANT DETAILS. Test Date is May 11, 2022 12:00 PM local. Exam Format and Content. Section I: Multiple Choice. 60 Questions | 1 hour 30 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score.
ACM College Consulting
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Big news in the college admissions world recently was that the SAT will be moving to 100% digital testing in the future. They will begin with it internationally in Spring 2023 then continue with the Fall 2023 PSAT both in the US and abroad; by Spring 2024 it will be digital in all locations for both PSAT and SAT. The test is still required to be taken at a school or official test center.
North Star Admissions Consulting
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Although the 2021-2022 admissions season isn’t over, there are indications that it will ultimately be the most competitive yet , especially at highly selective schools. With application volume soaring, it can be hard to know how to best position yourself for success. Rest assured, the right college admissions strategy can greatly enhance your chances.
Great College Advice
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
One of the most important elements of your college application is the recommendation of a teacher. College admissions offices take these letters very seriously, and it is critical that you do your best to secure the best letters of recommendation possible. The most important step in requesting letters of recommendation is that you ask the right teachers.
AHM Advising
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Around this time last year, Colgate University made higher education headlines because they saw a 102% increase in application volume and this year they seem to have broken another record with a 20.6% increase over last year. They attributed this growth to a number of factors, including the move to test-optional admissions , a new " no loans " policy for families with incomes up to $125,000 (since increased to $150,000), and their new partnership with Questbridge , an organization that assists h
CTK College Coach
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
How Do I Pick the Right Courses for Next Year? The first semester is wrapping up– good luck on those midterms!-- and now you have a meeting scheduled with your guidance counselor to select next year’s classes. But how do you know what to choose?? Is there a magical number of AP classes? Is it better to take harder classes and get lower grades or easier classes and get higher grades?
Marks Education
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
This year’s AP Chemistry exam goes back to pencil and paper! AP Chemistry is a challenging topic and a challenging exam, but with the right study tools and study approach, you can perform your best on test day. The AP Chemistry exam is 3 hours for regular time and 4.5 hours with extended time. Read on for study tips, and know that Marks Education is here to help you as you prepare to ace your test!
College Admissions Strategies
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
By Lee Shulman Bierer, College Admissions Strategies – Founder Last week I talked about planning campus visits over spring break and the importance of selecting the courses with an appropriate level of rigor. Two other areas that are important to talk about in February are testing and plans for summer. TESTING: Although the latest […]. The post February is a month for planning ahead appeared first on College Admissions Strategies.
North Star Admissions Consulting
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Covid continues to dramatically reshape the college admissions landscape, leading many strong candidates for the class of 2026 to get deferred early action. (Early action candidates can submit their college applications in November or December to certain schools, and will hear back from these colleges by late January. The University of Michigan, Northeastern, the University of Wisconsin, the University of Miami, the University of Maryland, the University of North Carolina and others released ear
Winning Ivy Prep
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Here are 20 UC essay examples (also called UC Personal Insight Essay Examples ) from students of ours that have been accepted to at least UCLA or UC Berkeley. If you have writer’s block and want to jumpstart your UC personal insight essay writing process, then these UC essay examples will most definitely help :). Remember, you must write 4 UC essays; the word limit is 350!
AHM Advising
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
As admissions decisions continue to get released, there is always chatter about why one student got into a school and another didn't. "He had a lower GPA than she did." "She had much higher test scores." "He barely has any extra-curricular activities.". Here is what you need to know: College admissions is often more of an art than a science. While some schools practice what is referred to as "admissions by the numbers," the schools you are chatting about are typically those that practice "holist
ACM College Consulting
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
As of the end of January, the Common Application reported an increase in application volume of nearly 20% and an increase of 13% in the number of single applicants from the 2019-2020 application cycle. With the increase in number of applications due to reasons such as the ease of applying to more schools via the Common Application and more than 75% of colleges in the US now going test optional or test blind, it makes sense that the acceptance rates at some popular universities are going down.
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