Hilary Cairns

Key takeaways In general, colleges don’t know what other schools you’ve applied to.  A school could know where you’ve applied to if you tell them, it’s noted on your transcripts, or you were accepted to two early decision schools.  Colleges don’t care how many you apply to, but you should still aim to send in six to 12 applications.  Colleges don’t share applicant lists, so your schools won’t know where you’ve applied to …

Key Takeaways: College readiness is a series of benchmarks high school graduates should meet before heading to college. Students should have a well-rounded education in a variety of subjects, along with self-awareness and various skills, including critical thinking and communication. Schools measure a student’s college readiness by looking at their GPA, academic rigor, social skills, …