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Test scores still matter. Even as more colleges are going test-optional, they are still very important in college admissions. In addition, just because a college does not use test scores when making admissions decisions, they may need test scores for other reasons. Here are seven ways they are used in the college admissions process: 1. …

Among the many questions I field regarding the college admissions process, one of them is among the most popular: “Is it important that I do volunteering work while I am in high school?” The short answer is: Yes, it does matter. However, like many things in the admissions process, there is more substance to that …

The universal college commitment deadline of May 1 is quickly approaching. While that is ideally the date by which you hope to make a final college decision, many of you may have already come to that decision. Either way, congratulations! The process of making a final college decision is by no means an easy task. Getting …

May 1st is a notorious day in college admissions. It is the deadline for students to make their final commitment to the college they will attend in the fall, also known as the National Enrollment Deposit Day. This date on the calendar is known to give students a lot of anxiety. Many students thought they had …

You apply, you wait, and ultimately, you are accepted. Ideally, you are accepted to multiple schools, which brings up the question, “what now?” How do you choose? What do I consider? There isn’t an exact science to this and bear in mind that depending on your personal preferences, the deciding factors in choosing a college …

The acceptance letters have arrived, and if you’ve been accepted to multiple colleges then you now have a tough decision to make: How do you make your final college decision? Making this decision is part financial, part academic, part logic, and part gut feeling. There are so many factors that go into making the final …

No matter what anyone tells you, rejection hurts. This includes being denied from a college. Some still send their admissions decisions the old fashion way by mailing a thin envelope with the college rejection letter. Many other colleges have started using technology to communicate admissions decisions by sending an email or allowing students to log …

Colleges look for more than just grades and test scores. Of course, high school grades and standardized test scores are important. But there’s also your extracurricular activities, your course selection, and some other things we detail below. What else do colleges look for from students? Preparing for college is a lesson best learned backward. Look …