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Yes, Where You Go To College Matters

Where you go to college matters for career earning potential. Graduates have the highest earning potential from America's top colleges.

October 29, 2024

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Ivy League Regular Decision Application Deadlines

Are you wondering when the Regular Decision application deadlines are for the eight Ivy League schools? If so, you've come to the right place!

October 28, 2024

A statue of Ben Franklin is featured at the University of Pennsylvania.

Fact Checking in College Admissions

Though admissions officers at top colleges rarely fact-check applications, honesty is essential for applicants aiming for success.

October 24, 2024

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How Important Is High School Calculus in College Admissions?

If you want to have a shot at earning admission to a top university, you should take BC Calculus at minimum for your high school math curriculum.

October 23, 2024

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George Washington University: Acceptance Rates & Admission Statistics

You’ve come to the right place to review how to optimize your odds of admission to The George Washington University.

October 23, 2024

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Yes, Where You Go to High School Matters in College Admissions

Many high schools with incredibly bright and promising students do not send their graduates to Ivy League or other highly selective schools.

September 17, 2024

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Does High School Class Rank Matter in College Admissions?

Given the lose-lose situation of class rank, it's unsurprising many of the top high schools in the country have chosen not to rank their students.

September 17, 2024

Brown University's Van Wickle Gates are seen from outside the schoo.

College Application Video Prompt Tips

Optional video prompts are starting to pop up on elite college applications. Brown, Bowdoin, WashU, and UChicago’s applications all feature videos.

September 16, 2024

A statue of a Greek god is featured at Barnard College.

Barnard College: Acceptance Rates & Admission Statistics

Barnard has recently seen a significant decrease in its acceptance rates, a trend that mirrors that of its Ivy League counterpart, Columbia.

September 14, 2024

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Can High School Juniors Apply to College?

While students can technically apply to America's top colleges as juniors in high school, doing so does not serve their cases for admission.

September 12, 2024

The bronzed statue of John Harvard is seen at Harvard University.

What is a First Generation College Student?

Learn who qualifies and who does not qualify as a first-generation college student in college admissions.

September 12, 2024

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Is Stanford an Ivy League School?

While Stanford University is one of America's most prestigious educational institutions, it is not a member of the Ivy League. Learn more!

September 10, 2024

The weather vane is seen above the white-bricked Dartmouth Hall at Dartmouth College.

Why Top Colleges Like Transfer Students

Top colleges like to admit transfer students. Transfer students contribute to campus diversity in significant ways.

September 10, 2024

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Lowest Acceptance Rate Colleges in 2024

Are you curious which of America’s universities boasts the lowest acceptance rate for the Class of 2028? Find out!

August 23, 2024

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College Admissions Season: The Ideal Admissions Timeline

When we mention "college admissions season," what time of year springs to mind? Is it the fall semester of your senior year of high school?

August 22, 2024

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High School Class of 2025: Size and Diversity

The graduating high school seniors of the Class of 2025 mark the biggest pool in the history of contemporary college admissions.

August 21, 2024

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Students Sabotaging Classmates in College Admissions

Who wants to admit the student who is so petty that they went out of their way to sabotage someone else’s chances?

August 21, 2024

People walk on a path in front of red brick buildings at Harvard University.

Harvard University Class of 2024 Senior Prom

It’s pretty remarkable that a renewed senior prom at Harvard University drew the enthusiasm it did.

August 21, 2024

A circular art installation with numbers and mathematical symbols is featured at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

How to Tackle College Admissions as a Student Entrepreneur

Student entrepreneurs must strike a delicate balance on their applications or risk appearing overly corporate, professionalized, and dry.

August 17, 2024

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Navigating College Admissions as a Multiracial College Applicant

Let’s unpack how college applications have changed for multiracial applicants and how to optimize the odds of admission to America’s top colleges.

August 17, 2024

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