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Influential Hispanic Americans and Where They Went to College
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s take a look at some influential Hispanic Americans and where they went to college!
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Safety Schools: How to Choose Wisely
The concept is simple: apply to a college that you're almost positive you can get into so that you have at least one good op…
How to Enhance Your Profile in a Test-Optional Admissions Climate
In my discussions with parents and students, and other college counselors, I've noticed that many people are still putting a…
Changes to the Common App for the 2022-2023 School Year
The Common App for the 2022-2023 application cycle opened up on August 1, 2022 and is available for students to start right now. …
UChicago Released 2022-2023 Essay Prompts and We're Loving Them
Each year, applicants to The University of Chicago are asked to answer two supplemental essay questions. Sounds normal enough, ri…
Does Early Decision Increase Your Chances of Acceptance?
The short answer to this question is, YES. Apply early to college may give you an advantage in the admissions process because col…
Admissions Timeline 2022-2023: A Guide for Juniors and Seniors
Eleventh and twelfth grade are busy years for students. With classes, activities, exams, and college applications, organizing you…
California Makes Completing the FAFSA Mandatory
California has joined seven other states in implementing a policy that makes it mandatory for all graduating high school seniors …
2022 AP Score Distributions: See How Test-Takers Fared
AP scores release this week, and with them overall score reports. Trevor Packer, the Head of the Advanced Placement Program, went…