College Admission

Behind the Super-Selective Admissions Curtain: Insider Tips from Former Admissions Officers at Harvard and More

Julie Simon

Jul 25
3 min

Behind the Super-Selective Admissions Curtain: Insider Tips from Former Admissions Officers at Harvard and More

Unlock the secrets to acing super-selective college admissions with insider tips from former Harvard, USC and Michigan admissions officers.

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ACT Announces Significant Changes for 2025: Shorter Test and Optional Science Section

Leah Beasley-Wojick

Jul 16
2 min

ACT Announces Significant Changes for 2025: Shorter Test and Optional Science Section

Starting spring 2025, the ACT will be shorter and offer an optional Science section, providing a more flexible and student-friendly test.

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Julie Simon

Apr 4
4 min

The Secret to College Waitlists

You’ve waited for a decision since submitting your application back in October and just received one. It isn’t a yes or no. It’s a maybe...

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Basketball and College Admissions—It’s All Madness

Julie Simon

Mar 20
3 min

Basketball and College Admissions—It’s All Madness

The weekend was exciting as our daughters participated in March Madness Mania, carefully choosing their brackets based on school colors...

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Why Didn't I Get Admitted to My Top Major?

Julie Simon

Feb 12
3 min

Why Didn't I Get Admitted to My Top Major?

“I didn’t get admitted to my intended major, but I know students with similar grades and test scores who were. Why is that?” Each year, I...

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Procrastinators Rejoice: Colleges with Late Application Deadlines for the Class of 2024

Leah Beasley-Wojick

Jan 17
2 min

Procrastinators Rejoice: Colleges with Late Application Deadlines for the Class of 2024

Discover the perfect fit for you with our list of colleges with late application deadlines. It's not too late to find your dream college!

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Navigating Next Steps: Turning a College Application Deferral into an Opportunity

Leah Beasley-Wojick

Dec 21, 2023
2 min

Navigating Next Steps: Turning a College Application Deferral into an Opportunity

Facing a deferral from a college can be disheartening, but it's far from the end of the road. In fact, a deferral is an opportunity to...

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College Application Overload: When to Reconsider Your College List

Julie Simon

Dec 6, 2023
2 min

College Application Overload: When to Reconsider Your College List

Burned out after submitting early applications. It's ok to reconsider your coll

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Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP): Opening the Doors to Higher Education for Michiganders

Leah Beasley-Wojick

Sep 20, 2023
1 min

Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP): Opening the Doors to Higher Education for Michiganders

In a groundbreaking development, Michigan's higher education landscape is undergoing a transformation to make college dreams a reality...

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Understanding the Supreme Court's Ruling on Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Leah Beasley-Wojick

Jun 29, 2023
1 min

Understanding the Supreme Court's Ruling on Affirmative Action in College Admissions

We know that you may have questions regarding the Supreme Court decision on the use of affirmative action in college admissions. We've...

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How State Residency Affects Selective College Admission Rates

Julie Simon

Jun 23, 2023
2 min

How State Residency Affects Selective College Admission Rates

“What do you mean UNC is a reach school for me? They have a 23% admit rate, and my grades and test scores are in the 50th percentile!”...

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5 College Admissions Trends from the Class of 2023

Julie Simon

Jun 7, 2023
3 min

5 College Admissions Trends from the Class of 2023

“The seniors at my high school were slaughtered in this year’s admissions cycle,” a junior dramatically declared recently. He then asked...

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Class of 2023 Regular Decision Notification Dates

Leah Beasley-Wojick

Mar 9, 2023
1 min

Class of 2023 Regular Decision Notification Dates

Regular decision notifications are underway! Many colleges tend to notify applicants in advance of their official dates, so check out...

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Six College Admissions Myths We Wish Would Die

Julie Simon

Mar 6, 2023
4 min

Six College Admissions Myths We Wish Would Die

As a college consultant, I estimate I spend half my day correcting students and parents on things they’ve heard about college admissions....

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So You Want to Major in Computer Science?

Meghan Balding

Feb 10, 2023
2 min

So You Want to Major in Computer Science?

So you want to major in computer science? Everything you need to know about applying to colleges as a computer science major.

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It's Not Too Late to Apply to Colleges: Colleges with Late Deadlines 2022-2023

Leah Beasley-Wojick

Jan 10, 2023
2 min

It's Not Too Late to Apply to Colleges: Colleges with Late Deadlines 2022-2023

Whether you’re getting a late start on your college applications or are revisiting your college list due to decisions received in the...

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Let Them Eat Cake...And Other Ways to Support Seniors in Admissions Decision Purgatory

Julie Simon

Jan 4, 2023
2 min

Let Them Eat Cake...And Other Ways to Support Seniors in Admissions Decision Purgatory

Ways to support your student while they wait for college admission decisions.

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Leah Beasley-Wojick

Dec 16, 2022
2 min

Deferred...Now What?

There are many reasons a student’s application may be deferred or postponed (these terms are used synonymously by admissions). Admissions...

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Class of 2023 Early Action and Early Decision Notification Dates

Leah Beasley-Wojick

Dec 12, 2022
1 min

Class of 2023 Early Action and Early Decision Notification Dates

Wondering when you'll hear from your early action or early decision college? Here's the most reliable and updated list of early decision...

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Julie Simon

Dec 9, 2022
2 min

When is Standardized Testing Optional

How standardized testing is used in the admissions process is more confusing than ever–even for people like me, whose job is to stay on...

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