Medical School Applications Rise Dramatically During Pandemic January 13, 2021 1:21 PM by Izzy Hall Across the country, medical schools have seen a dramatic surge in candidates applying to their programs. After almost a year of dealing with the worldwide effects of COVID-19, it appears that the
Tips for Tackling Any Common App Essay Prompt November 10, 2020 1:22 PM by Izzy Hall The Common App essay, or personal statement, has been the bane of high school seniors for years. Students spend time crafting, editing and reworking their essay to not only meet the strict character
National Scholarship Month is Here November 4, 2020 10:10 AM by Izzy Hall With college application season in full swing, it’s no surprise that November is National Scholarship Month – and there’s no better place to look for scholarships than Scholarships.com. But what’s
Early Decision Deadlines Around the Corner October 27, 2020 2:28 PM by Izzy Hall When you apply to a college, it is important to consider not just what you’ll include in your application but also when you’ll submit it. About 450 colleges offer Early Decision applications, and for
ACT Class Action Lawsuit: $16 Million Settlement for Students with Disabilities October 23, 2020 4:07 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell ACT, Inc., the college admissions testing company, has agreed to pay out $16 million to 65,728 California students with disabilities to settle a class-action lawsuit. The class-action federal lawsuit
Test-Optional Colleges Pledge to Judge Applications Holistically October 22, 2020 4:12 PM by Izzy Hall In response to the coronavirus pandemic and the way it has made it harder than ever to take the SAT and ACT, many colleges and universities, from large state universities to small liberal arts
Common App Will No Longer Ask for High School Disciplinary History October 6, 2020 11:17 AM by Izzy Hall The Common App has decided to remove a question from the general application that asks students to report their high school disciplinary history, citing racial disparity as a key factor the decision.
College Financial Aid Begins with the 2021-2022 FAFSA – Starting Today October 1, 2020 2:42 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell The 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened today, October 1, for students who plan on attending college in 2021-2022 and receiving federal government, state, and
Silver Linings - Transfer Students May Have Higher Acceptance Rates September 29, 2020 1:30 PM by Izzy Hall Because of lower enrollment rates, transfer students can stand to benefit from colleges who are eager to hit their yearly enrollment goals. Schools with a smaller-than-average student body this year
Michigan Offers Free Community College Education to Essential Workers September 24, 2020 11:15 AM by Susan Dutca-Lovell The state of Michigan is set to offer two years of free community college to essential workers who were required by their job to leave the house and work at least 11 weeks in the spring during the