NBC invited our own Bari Norman to speak with the Today Show about how the college admissions process has changed – or stayed the same – during the pandemic. With deadlines swiftly approaching, Bari offers advice about where students should be in the process, staying organized, presenting your best self to colleges, and of course, […]
Rolling Admission
There are several types of college application deadlines, and one that you may be less familiar with is Rolling Admissions. If you find that you’re interested in a school that uses Rolling Admissions, it’s important to know what that really means so you can apply properly. What is Rolling Admissions? Schools with Rolling Admissions generally […]
Early Application Deadlines
You may be thinking about submitting an early application or two to colleges this season. If so, you may find this primer helpful. Early deadlines are often in the first week or two of November, and decisions are usually released around mid-December. If your application is denied, you typically can’t reapply under the regular deadline. […]
Missed Deadlines?
If, for some reason, you’ve missed a college application deadline and still really want to apply, you might still be able to. Applicants miss deadlines for many reasons. Unforeseen circumstances come up. Maybe you had a family emergency, or there was a natural disaster in your area. Or maybe you just found out about a […]
Regular Decision Follow-Up
If you submitted any Regular Decision applications, congratulations! You can breathe a little easier now that you’re done with your essays and applications. However, before settling in to wait for your admissions decisions in the spring, you’ll want to be sure you follow-up and confirm that your application is complete and that everything is in […]
What is Early Decision, and Should You Consider It?
Many colleges offer the opportunity to submit an early application to receive an admissions decision earlier in year. Some of these early deadline options are Rolling Admissions, Early Action, Single Choice Early Action, Restrictive Early Action, and Early Decision. If you’re considering submitting any early college applications, you should familiarize yourself with the policies and […]
Guide to Early Action Deadlines
As you prepare to apply to college in the coming months, you’ve probably come across several types of early application deadlines. The variety of deadlines can be difficult to navigate, making it hard to know when to apply to a particular school. Our series of blog posts about early deadlines, starting with Early Action, will […]
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 […]