Will Cornell Remain Test-Optional For 2022 Admissions?

BlogGuest UserNovember 30, 2021SAT, test optional, standardized testing, Cornell

UPenn Updates Recommendation Requirements

Don’t miss out on this new opportunity to boost your application!

From the Experts: The SAT/ACT Competitive Edge (Plus 9 Key Study Tips)

The fact is, students around the country are sabotaging their admissions chances by skipping the ACT or SAT. Our experts break down why, and share some key study tips that every student should have.

BlogGuest UserNovember 11, 2021standardized testing, Covid-19, SAT, test prep

What Does It Mean To Be Waitlisted

BlogGuest UserNovember 4, 2021waitlist, college applications, 2022

5 Tips for Surviving Application Season

It’s not easy being a 12th grader in 2021. Give your student the support they need with these 5 simple tips.

Tips For International Students Applying To US Colleges

As if applying to college wasn’t hard enough, international students have even more to worry about! Here are some key tips for every student living outside of the U.S. looking to apply to U.S. colleges.

Early Action & Early Decision 101

Three distinct application rounds, with pros and cons for each. Which is right for your student?

BlogGuest UserOctober 21, 2021early decision, College Admissions, Admissions, Ivy League, Early Action

Beat Ivy League Odds With An Engaging & Effective College Essay

Ivy League schools’ admission rates are dropping, making the acceptance process even more competitive than in previous years. A compelling personal statement is the best way to beat the odds.

BlogGuest UserOctober 18, 2021college applications, college essays, personal statement, admissions advising

How To Beat Writer’s Block & Compose Your Admissions Essay

One way or another, the essay must get written! Here are some proven tips to get you over that pesky block.

BlogGuest UserSeptember 25, 2021tips, college essays, admissions essay, common app, college applications, essays, writer's block

Is It Time To Eliminate Letters of Recommendation?

BlogGuest UserSeptember 12, 2021college applications, letter of recommendation, recommendation letter

Transfer Smarter, Not Harder

Which colleges make transferring easy, and which make it nearly impossible?

College App FAQs (2021)

Are you worried your child isn’t ready to send out their applications? Here are some key tips to prepare.

Supplemental Essay Prompts (2021-22)

A lot of attention is rightfully placed on the Personal Statement, but supplemental essays also greatly impact a student’s admissions chances.

Colleges Requiring COVID Vaccine

Don’t get locked out of college!

Blog, News and UpdatesDavid Nemat-NasserJuly 13, 2021Covid-19

Don’t Wait to do Your FAFSA!

There’s so much to do leading up to application deadlines that students often put this off until the spring semester, but there are big advantages to completing FAFSA earlier.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserJuly 7, 2021college applications, financial aid, fafsa

Undergrad College Enrollment Dips

Given the impact of COVID-19, the dip in undergraduate enrollment doesn’t come as a surprise. That said, students can expect a spike in the upcoming application cycle and should prepare accordingly.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserJune 18, 2021test optional, college applications

What Makes an Effective Letter of Recommendation?

They seem so small in the grand scheme of the college application, but quality letters of recommendation can bring a welcome boost to any student’s profile. Here are some key tips to secure top-notch letters.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserJune 9, 2021letter of recommendation, LOR, recommendation letter

Seize the Summer (2021 Edition)

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserMay 27, 2021summer programs, summer, tips