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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
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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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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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
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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Julie Simon
May 5, 20223 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...
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Julie Simon
Mar 11, 20223 min read
A Tale of Two Lists
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...
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Julie Simon
May 16, 20213 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...
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Julie Simon
May 9, 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...
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Julie Simon
Apr 29, 20212 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...
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