Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including college rankings, Covid policies, more women going to college, a merger, and major donations.
Should You Write the Optional “Covid Essay”?
While everyone has been affected by the pandemic to some degree, you should only respond to the Covid essay prompt if you’ve been extraordinarily impacted.
This Week in College Admissions – 09/10/2021
Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including evolving campus Covid policies and optimism among college freshmen.
Common Supplemental Essay Topics
Many colleges will require you to write supplemental essays. Check out our list of the most common supplement prompts and our advice on how to address them.
This Week In College Admissions – 09/03/2021
Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including an enrollment freeze at UC Berkeley, a student workers’ union at Hamilton College, Common App pandemic trends, Covid frustration at UT Austin, and a donation to Montana State.
“Making the Most of Your Common App: In Conversation with Tulane and Penn State Admissions” Webinar Recap
Watch and read highlights from our webinar, “Making the Most of Your Common App: In Conversation with Tulane and Penn State Admissions.”
Optional, Blind, and Flexible Testing Policies – What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between test-optional, test-blind, and test-flexible admissions policies so you can make the most of your applications.
This Week in College Admissions – 08/27/2021
This week, surveys highlight college students’ desire for mask and vaccine mandates and provide an update on their mental health; vaccine mandates expand; fewer Chinese students are studying in the U.S.; and a new major is growing in popularity across the country.
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