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With another year mostly behind us, it’s time to take what we learned after a ride on this year’s college-go-round and pass it on to juniors.
Do let your interests, abilities, and needs guide your search for the colleges that are right for you.
Do notice that last sentence said “colleges”,...
A college counselor explains test-optional, test-blind and test-flexible policies and why you might have fewer reasons to stress as you prepare for college.
The college admissions experience involves different levels of stress. In my years as a higher education professional, I’ve observed that prepa...
If you’re a senior, chances are that by now the application process has come to an end, and most results are already in for those who applied early. So now what? This is a great time to research and apply for scholarships. Many scholarships are seen as hallmarks of commendable work and some scholars...
The latest news about changes in standardized-testing policies tends to pique people’s interest. But the latest news about changes in standardized-testing policies at Harvard University? That sends folks into breathless fits of joy or despair, depending on their view of the universe and the rightfu...
A gradually emerging revolution in college admission is on the cusp of taking flight.
Since Angela Duckworth's TED talk on grit in 2013, growing number of educators are paying attention to character education, the role of character in shaping the culture of a campus and what personal attrib...
In light of cancellations for many spring and summer ACT and SAT exams because of COVID-19, a number of colleges have decided to shift to a test-optional admissions process for the 2020-21 admissions cycle.
Limited testing availability for both the ACT and SAT this fall, and the d...
