It’s that time of year. Yeah, it’s the gift season, but it’s also frantic college application frenzy season. As deadlines for many college applications loom just around the corner, many students are now in what we call “Holiday Crunch” mode. If you’re a student–or a parent of a student–like most, who plan to use the …
When to Apply to College: Early Decision vs. Early Action vs. Regular Decision
Once you have decided which schools you will apply, you now must decide which application deadline option is best for you: early decision vs early action vs regular decision. Here are the options and the good, the bad (and the ugly?) of each. Applying to college early decision Things to keep in mind when you apply …
How to Build a Great College Application List
How many colleges should prospective students apply to? What if a student isn’t accepted to any of the schools on their list? One of the most important parts of the college search process is building a college application list. Why should you make a list? It’s critical that students create a balanced college application list …