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This Week in College Admissions – 09/17/2021

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.

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

Watch and read highlights from our webinar, “Making the Most of Your Common App: In Conversation with Tulane and Penn State Admissions.”

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.

Fall 2021 Advice for Rising Freshmen

Although college application time may seem like a long way off, there are plenty of things you can do in your freshman year to set yourself up for success.

This Week in College Admissions – 08/20/2021

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including university vaccine and mask mandates, a campus housing shortage at Dartmouth, and remote teaching options at Cornell.