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Early Admissions Data Class of 2026

Statistical data on the early admissions cycle for the class of 2026.

This Week in College Admissions – 1/21/2022

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions: a college merger moves forward, Dartmouth students call for a new program of study, a high-profile president gets fired, UVA bans food and drink, college enrollment declines, and a new frontier in college fundraising emerges.

Writing a Resume

A how-to guide for writing a resume in high school.

This Week in College Admissions – 1/14/2022

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions: college visits and Omicron, the student workers’ strike at Columbia, standardized testing updates, and a new program from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Pre-College Programs

Pre-college programs give students the opportunity to experience college life and explore a topic of interest on their campuses over the summer.

Missed Deadlines

If you have a legitimate reason for missing an application deadline and still want to apply, here’s some advice for you.

FAQs about Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular activities can demonstrate to admissions offices the kind of person you might be in college. We’ve got answers to some common questions about extracurricular involvement.

Managing Senioritis

“Senioritis” — that all-too-common decline in motivation during senior year of high school — may not be a real disease, but it can have serious consequences.