Application Process Archives

This Week in College Admissions – 02/19/2021

Read the latest news in college admissions including application and admissions trends and Ivy League sports.

This Week in College Admissions – 02/05/2021

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including test-optional policies for Fall 2021, an affirmative action update, and Covid’s impact on colleges and universities.

Test-Optional Colleges 2021-2022

Get the most up-to-date list of colleges that have extended their test-optional policy.

Testing & College Admissions in the New Year

Read highlights from our webinar, in which we discussed trends in college applications, SAT, ACT, and AP tests, and how to think about Early Decision and Early Action plans.

Recommendation Letters and Supplemental Materials

Get advice about requesting letters of recommendation and choosing to submit extra materials with your college applications.

College Search During Covid

The college search process looks a little different this year, but we have tips on how to make the most of it.

Admissions + Testing in 2021 and Beyond

We co-hosted a webinar providing tips for high school students and their parents regarding the college application process and the fate of standardized testing.

Extended Early Application Deadlines, Doctoral Program Cancellations, and Large Donations

This week, one university pushed back its early deadlines to give seniors some breathing room, 50+ universities cut back on doctoral programs and, despite the economic downturn, four schools announced ground-breaking donations. We’ll start with good news! Villanova University pushed their Early Action and Early Decision deadlines back until November 15. Seniors, you have a little more time […]