High School Seniors Archives

2021-2022 Early Decision and Early Action Deadlines

We’ve put together a list to help you keep track of Early Decision and Early Action deadlines.

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 – 08/06/2021

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including university vaccine mandates, soaring endowments, sexual assault and campus culture, changes to the Common App, and a majority of schools going test-optional.

Is Early Decision Right for You?

Applying Early Decision to your top-choice school can seem like an appealing option. But before you go ahead and apply ED, ask yourself these six questions.

This Week in College Admissions – 07/23/2021

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including ACT testing accommodations, diversity in the UC System, a study on discrimination, and banning legacy admission.

This Week in College Admissions – 07/16/2021

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including scrutinizing college ranking systems, updated testing policies, big donations, and scholarships for a spelling bee champ.

What Colleges Care About in a Pandemic

After an unusual pandemic year, find out what colleges care about most.

This Week in College Admissions – 06/25/2021

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including pay for college athletes, satellite campuses in CA and Russia, and gearing up for the next application cycle.