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
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.
New COVID-19 Question Added to 2020-2021 Common App August 27, 2020 10:53 AM by Izzy Hall The Common Application opened up for the 2020-2021 school year on August 1st. This one-stop application streamlines the college application process, allowing students to use a general form to apply
Where High School Seniors Stand on Coronavirus and College July 16, 2020 9:48 AM by Susan Dutca-Lovell A new survey detailing what rising high school seniors think about college amid the COVID-19 pandemic indicates that despite being unable to visit colleges for much of the year, "rising high school
College Admissions Deans’ Hopeful Message to the Class of 2021 July 2, 2020 11:51 AM by Izzy Hall College admission requirements have already changed for the Class of 2021, as many schools have announced test-optional policies for the upcoming application period in the wake of widespread SAT and
Scholarship Deadlines Extended Due to COVID-19 April 2, 2020 1:16 PM by Izzy Hall Just as schools have closed their doors due to coronavirus, charities and non-profit organizations have had to shutter down. While they might suspend board meetings, community fundraisers or award
Discovering Your Personal Soundtrack for Success July 22, 2015 by Emily Rabinowitz Forgive me if this seems a bit nerdy but I listen to soundtracks when I write and one of the most important things I wrote in my high school career was my Common Application essay. Preparing for this
College Applications - Start Early and Revise Often July 17, 2015 by Emily Rabinowitz To all the seniors... Take a deep breath. The most common piece of advice for high school seniors is to start your applications early and that's because it's true...but it doesn't have to ruin
Posing Racial Identities May Increase Chances in College Admission? July 16, 2015 by Susan Dutca-Lovell In a progressive society where it is becoming increasingly common to live out the way you feel rather than based on your biological, genetic composition, there has been an increase in the cases of
Why Students Should Use Scholarship Websites July 15, 2015 by Genevieve Grant Why should you use scholarship websites? How should you use them? And what are the chances of you actually getting scholarships off of these sites? I had the opportunity to interview Scholarships.com