Julie Simon
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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Julie Simon
Mar 203 min read
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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Julie Simon
Feb 123 min read
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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Dr. Leah Beasley
Dec 21, 20232 min read
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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Julie Simon
Jun 7, 20233 min read
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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Dr. Leah Beasley
Mar 9, 20231 min read
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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Dr. Leah Beasley
Jan 10, 20232 min read
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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Julie Simon
Jan 4, 20232 min read
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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Dr. Leah Beasley
Dec 16, 20222 min read
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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Dr. Leah Beasley
Dec 12, 20221 min read
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
Nov 4, 20223 min read
Applying to College and Dating—The Same Rules Apply
What not to do after submitting your early applications to colleges.
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Dr. Leah Beasley
Mar 15, 20224 min read
The Waiting Game: Navigating the College Waitlist
Your ultimate guide to the college waitlist—how the waitlist works, steps to take, and how to improve your chance of admission.
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Julie Simon
Feb 18, 20223 min read
Selective College Admissions—Why Yield Matters
Selective College Admissions—Why Yield Matters
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Dr. Leah Beasley
Jan 14, 20222 min read
Deferred...Now What?
There are many reasons why a student’s application may be deferred. Admissions officers may want to see grades from the fall...
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