College Admissions

Tips For Applying and Getting Into Law School

By Delphine Byrd / 01/30/2026

Applying to law school is a challenging task, but your application process began years ago. Top-tier law schools place a significant amount of consideration and weight on your undergraduate grade point average and the rigor of your coursework. This Article Will Discuss The Following: Choosing a challenging major that cultivates your writing abilities, critical thinking,…

The Importance of Campus Visits in Choosing a College

By Samantha Shepard-Guerinoni / 01/23/2026

College visits are an important component of your college search process. It’s an opportunity to experience firsthand what it feels like to be on campus. The vibe you get from each visit helps shape your college list and perhaps identify and solidify your Restrictive Early Action or Early Decision schools. So, don’t take your visit…

What Is A Good SAT Score For The Ivy League?

By Peter Zimmerman / 01/06/2026

Because of the Ivy League’s level of prestige and highly esteemed academics, competition for its coveted few freshman class spots is fierce. Hundreds of thousands of students apply each year to the Ivy League from around the world. In a typical application cycle, over 400,000 students apply across all eight Ivy League schools. This Article Will Discuss…

How do Colleges View “Leadership” in Your Activities?

By Grace Chee / 01/02/2026

While your performance and potential as a student are most important for post-secondary admission, colleges also care about who you are outside the traditional classroom setting. In fact, they want to see evidence of how you’ve engaged outside of your coursework, whether it’s through sports, volunteering, clubs, or jobs, as this can be a reflection…

All You Need to Know About Early Action (EA) Decisions

By Maura Connors / 12/02/2025

Early Action (EA) is a non-binding admissions process that allows students to receive an early response from colleges, typically by December. Unlike Early Decision (ED), EA does not require you to commit to attending if accepted, giving you more flexibility while still benefiting from an early response. Here’s everything you need to know about EA…

What to know before your 1st college visit

By Daniela Garcia / 11/14/2025

I remember the 1st college trip I took with my mom. I was not interested in the school at all, but it was not far from home and a perfect place to test the waters and practice my networking skills. I remember riding in the car in silence, unhappy that my mom was making me…

How Law School Admissions Officers Evaluate Applications

By Delphine Byrd / 10/28/2025

Getting into law school is a challenging task. Law schools place a significant amount of consideration and weight on your undergraduate grade point average and the rigor of your coursework. But what are the behind-the-scenes file reviewers thinking when they look over your materials? This article will focus on a few aspects that allow you…

Research Required to be a Successful Transfer Applicant

By James Simon / 10/13/2025

Why Transferring to Selective Colleges Requires Strategy Many selective colleges and universities offer the opportunity to apply for fall and spring transfer admission. Transferring to selective colleges is competitive, requiring research, planning, and preparation. This 2024 Forbes article shows how many selective colleges are equally competitive for transfers as first year admissions, with many transfer…

The College Personal Statement and Perfecting Your Narrative (Video Guide)

By Solomon Team / 09/12/2025

The personal statement is the most important part of the college application, and yet many applicants today continue to make mistakes in tone, content, or even topic. The video guide below covers the key components of a perfect essay, the common mistakes in content and style made by applicants, and how to craft a unique…

What are the Top MBA Programs, and How to Get Into them

By Lindsay Martin / 09/05/2025

Applying to a top MBA program is more than just submitting your test scores and a polished resume. Admissions committees are looking for more than numbers—they’re looking for clarity, intention, and leadership potential. This post is based on a video guide on the same topic from Lindsay Martin, MBA admissions consultant at Solomon Admissions Consulting,…