College Selection

Behind the Super-Selective Admissions Curtain: Insider Tips from Former Admissions Officers at Harvard and More

Julie Simon

Jul 253 min read

Behind the Super-Selective Admissions Curtain: Insider Tips from Former Admissions Officers at Harvard and More

Unlock the secrets to acing super-selective college admissions with insider tips from former Harvard, USC and Michigan admissions officers.

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Julie Simon

Apr 44 min read

The Secret to College Waitlists

You’ve waited for a decision since submitting your application back in October and just received one. It isn’t a yes or no. It’s a maybe...

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Procrastinators Rejoice: Colleges with Late Application Deadlines for the Class of 2024

Dr. Leah Beasley

Jan 172 min read

Procrastinators Rejoice: Colleges with Late Application Deadlines for the Class of 2024

Discover the perfect fit for you with our list of colleges with late application deadlines. It's not too late to find your dream college!

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College Application Overload: When to Reconsider Your College List

Julie Simon

Dec 6, 20232 min read

College Application Overload: When to Reconsider Your College List

Burned out after submitting early applications. It's ok to reconsider your coll

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How State Residency Affects Selective College Admission Rates

Julie Simon

Jun 23, 20232 min read

How State Residency Affects Selective College Admission Rates

“What do you mean UNC is a reach school for me? They have a 23% admit rate, and my grades and test scores are in the 50th percentile!”...

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5 College Admissions Trends from the Class of 2023

Julie Simon

Jun 7, 20233 min read

5 College Admissions Trends from the Class of 2023

“The seniors at my high school were slaughtered in this year’s admissions cycle,” a junior dramatically declared recently. He then asked...

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Class of 2023 Regular Decision Notification Dates

Dr. Leah Beasley

Mar 9, 20231 min read

Class of 2023 Regular Decision Notification Dates

Regular decision notifications are underway! Many colleges tend to notify applicants in advance of their official dates, so check out...

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Six College Admissions Myths We Wish Would Die

Julie Simon

Mar 6, 20234 min read

Six College Admissions Myths We Wish Would Die

As a college consultant, I estimate I spend half my day correcting students and parents on things they’ve heard about college admissions....

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So You Want to Major in Computer Science?

Meghan Balding

Feb 10, 20232 min read

So You Want to Major in Computer Science?

So you want to major in computer science? Everything you need to know about applying to colleges as a computer science major.

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It's Not Too Late to Apply to Colleges: Colleges with Late Deadlines 2022-2023

Dr. Leah Beasley

Jan 10, 20232 min read

It's Not Too Late to Apply to Colleges: Colleges with Late Deadlines 2022-2023

Whether you’re getting a late start on your college applications or are revisiting your college list due to decisions received in the...

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Class of 2023 Early Action and Early Decision Notification Dates

Dr. Leah Beasley

Dec 12, 20221 min read

Class of 2023 Early Action and Early Decision Notification Dates

Wondering when you'll hear from your early action or early decision college? Here's the most reliable and updated list of early decision...

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I Got an Email from Princeton! Should I Apply?

Julie Simon

May 5, 20223 min read

I Got an Email from Princeton! Should I Apply?

“I got an email from Princeton,” a senior proudly told me when I visited her Maryland high school. The student with a 3.7 GPA and a 1350...

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Julie Simon

Mar 11, 20223 min read

A Tale of Two Lists

As we head into the latter part of junior year, we begin working with our students to finalize their colleges lists to ensure they are...

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Selective College Admissions—Why Yield Matters

Julie Simon

Feb 18, 20223 min read

Selective College Admissions—Why Yield Matters

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Lesson Four: I Like You. Do You Like Me?—Check Yes or No: The Case for Applying Early

Julie Simon

May 16, 20213 min read

Lesson Four: I Like You. Do You Like Me?—Check Yes or No: The Case for Applying Early

This is the final post in our four-part series deconstructing highly selective college admissions. Going to miss this? Don’t worry, we’ll...

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Lesson Three: Applying is No Longer Enough to Demonstrate Interest

Julie Simon

May 9, 20213 min read

Lesson Three: Applying is No Longer Enough to Demonstrate Interest

This is the third of four posts deconstructing highly selective college admissions. Stay tuned for more great information! Painting a...

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Lesson Two: Understanding College Enrollment Priorities

Julie Simon

Apr 29, 20212 min read

Lesson Two: Understanding College Enrollment Priorities

This is the second of four posts deconstructing highly selective college admissions. Stay tuned for more great information! Colleges and...

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