by Mary Kate Hampton | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Early action and early decision are great options for students that have a specific college in mind. Sometimes, you just know. For some students, they focus intensely on a school that is a great fit, a dream school, a family legacy, a sports fandom, or even a lifelong...
by Shellee Howard | Oct 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Early Decision vs. Regular Decision: Please join us for this College Ready WebinarOctober 24 at 3pm PDT/6pm EDTNovember 1st is just around the corner. Why is this important? Early Decision/Early Action deadlines for most schools are less than three weeks away. We want...
by Mary Kate Hampton | Sep 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
There is a constant in the world of college applications: change. In pandemic times we have seen many higher education institutions move to test-optional status—forgoing the once almighty SATs and ACTs. We have also witnessed the move to many online learning options...
by Mary Kate Hampton | Aug 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’ve talked to a lot of rising seniors already this season, and now, 23 years after I did my college applications, one buzzword is surprisingly still around: DREAM SCHOOL. “UCLA is the dream.” “I really want to go to Brown; it’s my dream school.” “I’ve...
by Shellee Howard | Aug 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
As summer progresses, and the pandemic continues to surge, the Common App returns with some important updates as it opens for the 2020-2021 applicant season. The Common App is self-described as a “non-profit membership organization committed to the pursuit of...