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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.
Julie Simon
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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...
Julie Simon
Apr 4, 20244 min read
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!
Dr. Leah Beasley, BCC President & Founder
Jan 17, 20242 min read
College Application Overload: When to Reconsider Your College List
Burned out after submitting early applications. It's ok to reconsider your coll
Julie Simon
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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!”...
Julie Simon
Jun 23, 20232 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...
Julie Simon
Jun 7, 20233 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...
Dr. Leah Beasley, BCC President & Founder
Mar 9, 20231 min read
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....
Julie Simon
Mar 6, 20234 min read
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.
Meghan Balding
Feb 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...
Dr. Leah Beasley, BCC President & Founder
Jan 10, 20232 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...
Dr. Leah Beasley, BCC President & Founder
Dec 12, 20221 min read
I Got an Email from Princeton! Should I Apply?
“I got an email from Princeton,” a senior proudly told me when I visited her Maryland high school. The student with a 3.7 GPA and a 1350...
Julie Simon
May 5, 20223 min read
One College List Led to 7 Acceptances, the Other to 2—Here's Why
As we head into the latter part of junior year, we begin working with our students to finalize their colleges lists to ensure they are...
Julie Simon
Mar 11, 20223 min read
Selective College Admissions—Why Yield Matters
Selective College Admissions—Why Yield Matters
Julie Simon
Feb 18, 20223 min read
Lesson Four: I Like You. Do You Like Me?—Check Yes or No: The Case for Applying Early
This is the final post in our four-part series deconstructing highly selective college admissions. Going to miss this? Don’t worry, we’ll...
Julie Simon
May 17, 20213 min read
Lesson Three: Applying is No Longer Enough to Demonstrate Interest
This is the third of four posts deconstructing highly selective college admissions. Stay tuned for more great information! Painting a...
Julie Simon
May 10, 20213 min read
Lesson Two: Understanding College Enrollment Priorities
This is the second of four posts deconstructing highly selective college admissions. Stay tuned for more great information! Colleges and...
Julie Simon
Apr 30, 20212 min read
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