Two things that most certainly do not go together is your tweet or Facebook post about an all-night underaged drinking rager you hosted and your application to colleges and universities. Neither is any sort of opinion showcasing hate speech or the like to any group of people. Most high school students do not think that…
The short answer is No. Colleges may ask for either the SAT or ACT, but they do not treat applicants differently based on which test scores are sent. Either one will suffice and be treated equally. Some colleges may also be “test-optional”; they may not ask for any tests at all. You may want to…
Ahhh summer…long lazy days, beaches, parks, marathon video game sessions, Netflix binging…or not. No one is saying you can’t enjoy your summer break, but it’s also a time to explore ways in which you can strengthen your college prospects. Here are some ideas on how to spend a productive summer that can add value to…
The college application process is a very personal and unique journey. You’re often asked to look back on your past and reflect on your failures and achievements. It may often feel like you’re in it alone, which is why we asked our friends at AdmitSee to share some application regrets from successful college applicants. While…
Bowdoin College was the first to offer applicants the option of submitting SAT or ACT scores in 1969, but they were hardly trend setters. It was fifty years later that over 1000 other colleges and universities followed their lead and are now either test optional or “test flexible.” The latest to join the list is…
In Short: College Board discontinued Subject Tests in 2021. A comment from the College Board blog on the topic: As students and colleges adapted to new realities and changes to the college admissions process, College Board stopped offering Subject Tests to reduce demands on students. Students can still get and send Subject Test scores from previous…
The importance of demonstrated interest in college admissions is currently under debate. Some colleges and universities put more weight on demonstrated interest than others with some eliminating it all together. Given the complex admissions environment, it is essential as a prospective applicant to plan and prepare for the range of colleges to which you will…
For most high school students, junior year is a crucial juncture. It’s during the eleventh grade that most students will experience their most challenging schedule and coursework to date. What’s more, kicking off the second half of high school means beginning the march into the college admissions process. Or at least that’s how it should…
Many selective colleges and universities offer the opportunity to apply for fall and spring transfer admission. Transferring is competitive, requiring research, planning, and preparation. Applying as a transfer student allows you to demonstrate a strong fit based on your experience in college, performance in college-level coursework and knowledge of what type of academic environment you…
The National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) reported that in 2016, 20.5 million students enrolled at America’s 4,000 colleges and universities. For rising seniors who aspire to become college students, the journey–the process of applying to colleges– is about to begin. So, whether you’re a first or fourth generation college-bound student, the process is pretty…