This blog post explains the difference between test optional and test blind. Standardized tests like the SAT and ACT remain important for many students, but the goal post has shifted a great deal in the last 18 months.
Is 8th or 9th grade too early to start thinking about college?
Knowing what your goals are and understanding what “counts” and what doesn’t are critical for helping your student prepare for college, and the clock starts on the first day of freshman year.
Some colleges have offered me more aid than others. Can I ask for more money? How does “yield” play into this?
This post describes how to negotiate your award package in whatever form it comes (need-based or not).
Staying Organized throughout the College Application Process
If you applied Early Action, Early Decision, or rolling, you will start to hear from schools soon, and that is the most exciting news you might encounter in your portal! Here I share tips and an example of how to track the amount of information that’s about to come your way.
This post explains the difference between the various college admissions deadlines, what the benefits are for each. Is what Princeton is doing a signal of what’s to come, or not?
Common Mistakes Made in the Common App
This post tackles many common questions on filling out the Common App, including: How do I know what my GPA scale is, what my class rank is, what is a FERPA waiver and should I sign it?
Can I start my college applications as early as August?
The Common Application officially opens for college admissions season on August 1 each year. This means that you can start your applications right away by following these steps.
So many students are struggling with the challenge of disrupted and online schooling. GPAs have taken a hit. How does that affect how colleges are considering junior year grades?