Tips and Advice

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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ACT Announces Significant Changes for 2025: Shorter Test and Optional Science Section

Dr. Leah Beasley

Jul 162 min read

ACT Announces Significant Changes for 2025: Shorter Test and Optional Science Section

Starting spring 2025, the ACT will be shorter and offer an optional Science section, providing a more flexible and student-friendly test.

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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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Basketball and College Admissions—It’s All Madness

Julie Simon

Mar 203 min read

Basketball and College Admissions—It’s All Madness

The weekend was exciting as our daughters participated in March Madness Mania, carefully choosing their brackets based on school colors...

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Why Didn't I Get Admitted to My Top Major?

Julie Simon

Feb 123 min read

Why Didn't I Get Admitted to My Top Major?

“I didn’t get admitted to my intended major, but I know students with similar grades and test scores who were. Why is that?” Each year, I...

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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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Navigating Next Steps: Turning a College Application Deferral into an Opportunity

Dr. Leah Beasley

Dec 21, 20232 min read

Navigating Next Steps: Turning a College Application Deferral into an Opportunity

Facing a deferral from a college can be disheartening, but it's far from the end of the road. In fact, a deferral is an opportunity to...

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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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Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP): Opening the Doors to Higher Education for Michiganders

Dr. Leah Beasley

Sep 20, 20231 min read

Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP): Opening the Doors to Higher Education for Michiganders

In a groundbreaking development, Michigan's higher education landscape is undergoing a transformation to make college dreams a reality...

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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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So, You're Not Sure How to Pay for College?

Julie Simon

Apr 10, 20232 min read

So, You're Not Sure How to Pay for College?

“We really want our son to go to Harvard.” (Parent) “Will you qualify for financial aid, or have you budgeted for $330,000 for your son’s...

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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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Let Them Eat Cake...And Other Ways to Support Seniors in Admissions Decision Purgatory

Julie Simon

Jan 4, 20232 min read

Let Them Eat Cake...And Other Ways to Support Seniors in Admissions Decision Purgatory

Ways to support your student while they wait for college admission decisions.

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Dr. Leah Beasley

Dec 16, 20222 min read

Deferred...Now What?

There are many reasons a student’s application may be deferred or postponed (these terms are used synonymously by admissions). Admissions...

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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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Julie Simon

Dec 9, 20222 min read

When is Standardized Testing Optional

How standardized testing is used in the admissions process is more confusing than ever–even for people like me, whose job is to stay on...

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