College Admissions

What happens if you are rejected early decision?

What happens if you are rejected early decision?

By Philana Tenhoff / 11/22/2024

The college admission process is filled with uncertainty. With so many colleges to pick from and multiple ways to apply, it’s no wonder that students and families become stressed during the process. One way to reduce uncertainty and anxiety is to apply early decision to your first-choice college.  Why submit an early decision application? Here…

Ivy League acceptance rates - How competitive are ivy league schools

Ivy League Acceptance Rates Explained – How Competitive Are They?

By Peter Zimmerman / 11/15/2024

For many students, the goal of college admissions is to gain entrance into the Ivy League – a group of eight universities that many believe are the most prestigious institutions in the United States. While there are many other schools alongside the Ivy League (like Stanford, MIT, University of Chicago, Northwestern, Caltech, Duke, etc.) that fill…

What to look for in a College?

What to look for in a college?

By Shayla Lebeck / 11/08/2024

What are the top reasons students choose a specific school? According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are roughly 4,000 degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the United States [1]. That means, there are upwards of 4,000 choices out there for students when deciding on a college in the US (yikes!). Regardless of if you…

The Secondary School Report - What Do Admissions Officers Look For?

The Secondary School Report – What Do Admissions Officers Look For?

By Jina Walker / 11/01/2024

Admission committees utilize various resources to comprehensively evaluate an applicant, extending beyond the materials submitted directly by the student. One important resource is the Secondary School Report (SSR), and it’s helpful for students and parents to understand its role in the admission process.  The Secondary School Report (SSR) is a form completed and submitted by…

Is a college visit important?

Exploring College Campuses: The Ultimate College Visit Guide

By Carla Crooker / 10/11/2024

In today’s digital age, the internet opens doors to countless opportunities, including the ability to explore colleges from the comfort of your own home. But nothing beats the real deal—stepping foot on a college campus and soaking in the atmosphere. So, are college visits really that important? Let’s break it down. Why College Visits Matter…

The Role of Leadership in College Admissions

The Role of Leadership in College Admissions

By Peter Zimmerman / 09/27/2024

When putting together an incoming first-year class, college admissions officers spend a significant amount of time evaluating hundreds of factors to determine an applicant’s competitiveness for their institution. While many of these factors are important, it’s hard to overstate the value of leadership in college admissions. Their holistic evaluation process can be quite hard to…

Preparing for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

Preparing for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

By Kelly Connors / 09/19/2024

What you need to know about the LSAT (Law School Admissions Test) – updated to include the structural changes implemented in August 2024. The LSAT is the test required for admission to every law school in the United States. It is a time-intensive test consisting of four sections of multiple-choice questions: Logical Reasoning (2 sections),…

Video: Introduction to BS/MD Admissions and Application Process

Navigating the BS/MD Application Process

By Dillan Villavisanis / 09/10/2024

Understanding the BS/MD admissions process is crucial for high school students aiming for a direct path to medical school. These programs, which blend undergraduate and medical education, are as competitive—if not more—than many top-tier undergraduate programs and demand impeccable academic and personal records. At Solomon Admissions Consulting, the expert team, including Medical School and BS/MD…

The Effect of Standardized Testing on College Admissions

The Effect of Standardized Testing on College Admissions: An Expert’s Opinion

By John Birney / 07/09/2024

Faculty Frustration with High School Curricula Having spent the majority of my career in enrollment management positions, the question of standardized testing’s impact on college admissions arises more frequently than you might expect. Collegiate faculty often express frustration with high school curricula, particularly the lack of courses that encourage students to think critically or synthesize…

Five Reasons to Apply Early Action to College

Five Reasons to Apply Early Action to College

By Maura Connors / 06/21/2024

As a college admissions consultant, I often find myself advising students to consider whether to apply Early Action to their top-choice colleges. While many students are still weighing their options or trying to make a final decision, Early Action can provide numerous benefits that can help make the college application process a little less stressful. …