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  • 15 Oct, 2024

Are the SATs & ACTs Still Necessary?

Due mostly to the pandemic, nearly 75% of colleges have gone the test optional approach, many of which are extending…

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  • 19 Feb, 2022

THE SAT IS GOING DIGITAL–WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

In the world of standardized testing, one test is getting a major update. The College Board recently announced that the…

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  • 14 Jul, 2021

CHOOSING THE RIGHT EXTRACURRICULARS

A POST-PANDEMIC APPROACH TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT EXTRACURRICULARS When building a college profile, it’s important for students to have well-chosen…

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  • 01 Jul, 2021

WHY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHOULD EMBRACE CHANGE NOW

SUMMER IS HERE, BUT THE IMPACTS OF THE PANDEMIC ARE HERE TO STAY Most high school students start planning for…

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  • 16 May, 2021

A CRAZY ADMISSIONS SEASON IN REVIEW

As more data on college admissions this year becomes available, we’ve identified some emerging trends. We’ve been following the impacts…

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  • 10 May, 2021

WHY YOUR COLLEGE ESSAY MAY BE MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR TEST SCORES

As we all know, the college application can be a long and complicated endeavor. We can think of the college…

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  • 11 Mar, 2021

RECOGNIZING BUYERS FROM SELLERS IN YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH

How to build a balanced college list When students start thinking about their college lists, a few key questions come…

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  • 25 Feb, 2021

HOW THE TEST-OPTIONAL WAVE WILL IMPACT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

In the midst of college application season, students are at a critical moment in their lives as they navigate how…

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  • 04 Feb, 2021

WILL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BE MORE COMPETITIVE THAN EVER?

WILL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BE MORE COMPETITIVE THAN EVER FOR 2021-2022 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES? With application deadlines nearing for some, students…

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  • 20 Jan, 2021

COLLEGE BOARD DROPS THE SAT OPTIONAL ESSAY AND SUBJECT TESTS

In response to the crippling effect that the pandemic has had on colleges and students, the College Board has decided…

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  • 07 Jan, 2021

HOW COVID-19 IS CHANGING THE WAY WE FINANCE COLLEGE

While the pandemic has taken its toll on everyone, one silver lining is the changes to core Financial Aid submission.…

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  • 30 Mar, 2020

ONLINE LEARNING MEANS YOU MAY NEED OUR SERVICES MORE THAN EVER

Education is one of the first sectors of our society to pivot to remote strategies. Depending on your school, whether that is high…