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…
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…
With admissions decisions’ season in full swing, there are seemingly-endless headline about plummeting admissions rates. 1. Admissions Decline in 10 Year Span The admission rate at elite institutions (Ivy League, plus MIT and Stanford) has gone from an average of 15.09% in 2005 to 8.13% in 2015, reflecting the reality that a student’s chances of…
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…
If you’re a parent of a high school sophomore, you may be thinking you have plenty of time before the college process gets into full gear. However, sophomore year is not too early to start thinking about college. There are several ways you can put your sophomore on the path to success and get them…
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…
The demand for college graduates with computer science and engineering degrees is high with blue chip technology companies often paying students six figure salaries straight out of college. Although majoring in computer science and engineering can give you a huge advantage in the job market, high school students are often bombarded with misinformation regarding how…
Being admitted into medical school is harder than ever, with average acceptance rates at allopathic medical schools hovering between 3% to 4%. Because of the fierce competition to earn a seat in medical school, it is important to select the undergraduate college one attends carefully in order to maximize one’s medical school admission chances. Watch…