In the summer of 2023, the United States Supreme Court determined that the admissions programs used by the University of North Carolina and Harvard University violate the Constitution’s equal protection clause. The decision restricts colleges’ ability to consider a student’s...
Every year, the US News and World Report publishes its rankings of the top National and Liberal Arts universities in the country. These schools represent some of the most prestigious institutions in the United States and enjoy the benefits of...
“I have this huge test I have to study for.” This is an email or text message that we get from our students all the time. It makes sense, after all. Grades and rigor are the most important of the...
This year, the Department of Education has been working out issues with the new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which was slated to be released in late December. While the form is now available, the...
When we speak to students about the five factors under your control, one of the most important factors is grades and rigor. Colleges look not only at grades a student earned in a class but also at the difficulty of...
No matter where you are in the college process, you will eventually want to reach out to someone on a campus. You may want to show demonstrated interest in the college or get an authentic sense of the school beyond...
We are excited to announce our full schedule of webinars this spring! See below for topics, dates, and registration links. You will find a description of each webinar at the registration link, and all webinars include both a presentation and...
As decisions begin to roll out from some colleges around the country, it’s important to remember that some institutions were established to serve students from that state. While some university systems do not prefer in-state students, some limit the number...
We have always preached that knowing how to navigate the college preparation process is essential to saving families time, energy, money, and stress. It is important to have conversations early, not from a place of intensity or fear, but because...