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Julie Simon
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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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Dr. Leah Beasley, BCC President & Founder
Jul 16, 20242 min read
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, 20244 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...
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Julie Simon
Mar 20, 20243 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 12, 20243 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, BCC President & Founder
Jan 17, 20242 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!
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Dr. Leah Beasley, BCC President & Founder
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
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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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Dr. Leah Beasley, BCC President & Founder
Sep 20, 20231 min read
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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Julie Simon
Jun 23, 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!”...
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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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Julie Simon
Apr 10, 20232 min read
So, You're Not Sure How to Pay for College?
“We really want our son to go to Harvard.” (Parent) “Will you qualify for financial aid, or have you budgeted for $330,000 for your son’s...
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Dr. Leah Beasley, BCC President & Founder
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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Julie Simon
Mar 6, 20234 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....
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Meghan Balding
Feb 10, 20232 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.
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Dr. Leah Beasley, BCC President & Founder
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, BCC President & Founder
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, BCC President & Founder
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
Dec 9, 20222 min read
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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