The University of California system has proposed asking incoming freshmen to identify their sexual orientation. For now, they are only considering asking incoming students, but this is something that admissions offices at other colleges are beginning to explore. Elmhurst College began to ask applicants about their sexual orientation last year. Elmhurst is affiliated with the […]
Common Application Shut Down and Re-Launch
If you’re a rising high school senior, you’ve probably been thinking about the upcoming college application cycle. You may even be thinking about getting a head start on your applications during your summer vacation. Getting started early is a great idea, but it’s important to keep in mind the Common Application shut down and re-launch […]
Ithaca College adds Early Action deadline and goes SAT Optional
Ithaca College has announced two important changes that will affect applicants for the fall 2013 entering class: Early Action and test-optional admissions. Until now, applicants to Ithaca have had two application options. They could apply by November 1 as an Early Decision applicant to receive a binding admissions decision by December 15. Alternately, they could […]
Tighter Rules For SAT and ACT
Cheating in any academic setting is not only immoral, but also holds significant consequences. Twenty students found that out the hard way in an SAT cheating scandal on Long Island last year. Legal charges of fraud and illegal impersonation were brought against students who paid others to take their exams for them; legal action was also taken […]
Common Application Announcements!
The Common Application is the most widely used college application, with over 400 colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad accepting it. Chances are, if you’re applying to college in the coming months, you’ll most likely use the Common Application for at least one of your schools. This week, the Common Application announced the addition of […]
Finding Your Voice in the College Process
The college search and application process is your opportunity to take some time out of your hectic schedule to focus on yourself. You get to think about your interests, likes, talents, and strengths, andshow off your accomplishments. The college search process is all about you, how you learn best, and how you find fulfillment. College is […]
October Advice for Seniors
Senior year is moving fast! Make sure you’re on track with the college application process by reviewing our October advice for seniors. Request any outstanding recommendations. If you’ve been on the fence about which teachers will recommend you, make a point of figuring it out soon! Remember, you want to have 2 teachers from core academic […]
How to Write a Strong Common Application Activities Statement
“Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences in the space below.” There’s a lot of talk about the Personal Statement for your college applications, but you don’t seem to hear as much about the Activities Statement. After all, it’s only 1000 characters; how much of an impact can it really […]