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May 1st is the National Candidate Reply Date or College Decision Day, which are both fancy ways of saying that you need to tell a college you plan to attend their school by the first of May. Ideally, you should send in your acceptance notice far before College Decision Day, just to ensure everything goes …

“When do you have to accept a college offer?” Usually, the answer is May 1st, but not always. As you start receiving acceptance letters from multiple colleges, you may feel like you need to make some quick decisions about which college to choose. However, you usually don’t have to rush this decision. When Do You …

You’ve received acceptance letters from multiple colleges and now it’s time to select one from among these. This is no easy decision. Every college is sure to have some features that drew you to applying to them in the first place. Now it’s time to select that one college where you will spend your next …

While it is absolutely critical to know which factors to take into consideration when making your final college choice, it is just as important to know what factors should not influence your final college choice—at least, not solely or even having a big influence. Listed below are factors that shouldn’t influence your final college decisions: …

The college search process is long and grueling, as is the college prep process, the college application process, and the college selection process. It can be very tempting to look at your acceptance letters and just pick and option already, so you can finally take a well-deserved break and stop stressing over it. However, a …

If you have applied to multiple colleges, there is a dilemma you are going to face at the end of the admissions cycle as your acceptance letters come in. You’re faced with declining a college acceptance or two. Should you contact the schools you are not attending and inform them about your decision? It’s not …

You’ve received a college acceptance letter! Congratulations! It’s an exciting time, but you probably have a few more colleges that haven’t notified you yet whether you’re accepted or not. While you may already know the steps you have to take after receiving the letter, you may not know the things you should avoid. Don’t Make …

You’ve received your acceptance letters and you’ve just chosen a college – Congratulations! Now what? These are some steps you should take in the next few weeks and months: Let Your College Know This is the most important step. In your excitement, don’t forget to let the college know you selected them! However, remember that …

Thousands of students wait anxiously each year for college acceptance letters, but the time between January and April shouldn’t be spent idly waiting. Students can tackle scholarship applications, grant applications, and financial aid requirements during this time period. High school seniors also shouldn’t let their grades or extracurricular involvement slip during this time period. Colleges …

During your high school years, you’ve likely been focused on your GPA and test scores alone. While you might be aware of some of your classmates’ scores, their grades (unless it’s a group project) tend to have little to do with yours. However, when it’s time to apply to college, other students’ GPAs and SAT/ACT results …