If you’re set on a specific dream school, you may be considering to apply through the early decision program. But what happens if you were accepted and, after a few visits, you don’t like the school anymore? Can you back out? Here’s what you need to know about early decision and what could happen if …
What is the Federal TRIO Talent Search Program?
Among the many federal college initiatives are a collection of 8 TRIO programs. One of them is known as the Talent Search (or TS). Here’s what you need to know: What is the TRIO Talent Search Program? The purpose of the Talent Search is to identify students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who show the potential to …
Do Legacy Students Have Higher Acceptance Odds?
When you’re completing your college applications, you’re most likely trying to do everything you can to boost your acceptance odds. However, some factors may be out of your control, like whether you’re a “legacy student” or not for example. Here’s a rundown on what that means and if it affects your acceptance odds: What is …
How Much Academic Rigor Should I Put Into My High School Schedule?
When choosing your courses for high school, it can be tough to decide just how many classes or which classes you should take. Between core and elective courses, it’s important to take outside influences into account. Here are some things to consider before selecting classes to determine how much academic rigor you should put into …
If I Have Good Grades, Will the ACT / SAT Be Easier?
There are a lot of benefits that come with good grades—increased college acceptance odds, more scholarship opportunities, honors awards, academic accolades, etc. You’ve worked hard to achieve those good grades, but it doesn’t mean you can necessarily coast when it comes to the ACT and SAT. Here’s why: Even 4.0 Students May Not Be Good …
How Early Should I Begin Studying For The ACT / SAT?
When it comes to ACT / SAT prep, there is no one answer as to when you should start studying. It depends on your studying style and the amount of time you can afford to allot every day or every week towards the ACT/SAT prep. Marathon vs. Sprint Studying You definitely do not want to …
Why Do Some Colleges Require Subject Tests?
The SAT Subject Tests are a great way for students to show their academic prowess in a certain subject area. Not only can it earn them kudos on college applications, demonstrating their commitment to a subject or major, but sometimes colleges will actually require applicants to take a specific subject test. If a school requires …
Which Is Right For Me: An Early Decision Or Early Action Application?
If you have thought through your college options carefully and have found a school that meets all your requirements, you may benefit from an early action or early decision application. However, both of these options come with a few pros and cons that you should know about, just in case you change your mind and …
Does College Admissions Really Look At Your Social Media?
Whether or not college admissions really look at applicants’ social media has been the subject of debate for a while. According to a recent Kaplan survey, 68% of admissions officers say that viewing a prospective student’s social media pages is “fair game.” The profiles are public, after all, and reviewing social media can reveal just …
Why Do Some Colleges Require the ACT/SAT and Others Don’t?
While a majority of colleges and universities still do require students to submit their ACT/SAT test scores, there is a growing trend of schools that don’t require scores. These are known as test-optional schools. Why Test-Optional? There is an ongoing debate about the validity of standardized testing exams. Some argue that they aren’t an accurate representation …