What to do When Waitlisted

The last few years have seen a massive uptick in waitlisted students, due in large part to test-optional policies. Here’s what your student can do if they get waitlisted.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserJanuary 10, 2024waitlist, college applications

Tips for a Compelling Statement of Persuasion

Getting deferred can be a hard pill to swallow, but at least it’s not a rejection! There are still steps you can take to try and score that acceptance letter. A Statement of Persuasion should be at the top of the list.

Tips to Ward Off Senioritis

Few periods in life cause as much antsy anticipation as the spring semester of senior year. Here are some tips to help you and your student make it over the finish line.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserJanuary 3, 2024high school seniors

Williams Cracks 1k in Early Decision Results: Class of '28

As Williams College breaks records of its own, any future applications should seriously consider applying early.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserDecember 27, 2023Williams College, early decision

MIT Class of '28 Early Decision Results

The competition is fierce as always at MIT, and it looks like it’s only going to get tougher from here.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserDecember 26, 2023MIT, early decision

Duke Breaks ED Record for a Second Year: Class of '28

In a season of breaking records, Duke joins the ranks.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserDecember 26, 2023Duke, early decision

UPenn Application Boost: Class of '28

We know that UPenn received more early applications than last year, but the rest remains a mystery.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserDecember 22, 2023UPenn, early decision

Cornell Early Decision: Class of '28 TBD

As with Princeton and UPenn, Cornell is not releasing their complete ED stats. It’s also unlikely we will get many details once Regular Decision is announced.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserDecember 22, 2023Cornell, early decision

Princeton Withholds Early Admissions Results…Again

Holding to their promises, Princeton will wait to release the complete Single-Choice Early Action results alongside their Regular Decision stats.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserDecember 21, 2023Princeton, SCEA

A Bumper Crop for Dartmouth: Class of '28 ED Results

What little we know is already breaking records!

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserDecember 21, 2023Dartmouth, early decision

Brown Early Decision: Class of 2028 Results

A drop in applicants and a spike in acceptance rates! Here’s the breakdown for Brown Early Decision 2023.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserDecember 20, 2023Brown, early decision

Acceptance Bump & Deferrals: Yale Class of '28 EA Results

Yale stays on trend this year. Read more for details.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserDecember 20, 2023Yale, Early Action, restrictive early action

Columbia University Early Decision: Class of '28

From what little has been shared, things are looking up for Columbia’s admissions stats.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserDecember 19, 2023Columbia, early decision

Harvard Applications Plummet: Early Action Results for Class of '28

The results are in, and Harvard’s numbers are a big departure from recent admissions trends.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserDecember 19, 2023Harvard, early decision

Navigating the Academic Crossroads: A Guide to Successfully Transferring Colleges

Sometimes, change is necessary. If your college isn’t what you were hoping for, you might consider the transfer route. But there are plenty of pitfalls, so be sure to do your research and plan ahead. Here are some key tips to get you started.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserDecember 18, 2023transfer applications, college transfer, transfer, College Admissions

A Second Chance: Early Decision II

Don’t miss out on these acceptance rates!

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserDecember 6, 2023early decision II, early decision, College Admissions

Ivy League Summer Programs For H.S. Students - Part II

We recently covered why students should consider summer programs offered by Ivy League schools. Now, we share the other side of that coin.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserDecember 1, 2023Ivy League, summer programs, College Admissions

Now is the Time to Work on Regular Decision Applications

We know there’s a lot going on between finals, extracurriculars, and pending holidays. But even if you’re waiting for ED/EA results, you must keep working on Regular Decision applications. Here’s why it’s probably even more work than you think…

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserNovember 29, 2023College Admissions, regular decision, supplemental essays