Solomon Admissions

MAY 4, 2023

Cons of the SAT and ACT: Access and Equity: Some argue that standardized tests like the SAT and ACT unfairly disadvantage low-income and minority students who may not have access to test preparation resources. Test Optional: More colleges are adopting test-optional policies, which allow students to apply without submitting test scores.

ACT 84

ACT SAT Admissions Financial Aid 84

Admissions Mom

MARCH 6, 2023

Ask Questions: Be sure to ask colleges these kinds of questions when doing your research or reaching out or on tours/visits/info sessions: Do they have sexual identity and gender-inclusive housing? Do they have a nondiscrimination policy for trans/queer students? More Resources: Should I come out in my college essay ?

Out-of-State 98

Out-of-State Scholarships Transition Policies 98

SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 13, 2022

Being part of any minority group will change the way you experience life, and being queer is no different. College, especially, may seem daunting to you as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. New restrictive policies reducing access to healthcare, safety, participation in sports, and more are being protested nationwide.

Policies 52

Policies Out-of-State Financial Aid Orientation 52

Niche

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This was more common with first-generation (35%), low-income (34%) and underrepresented minority students (32%). Just 22% of students said that meeting with an admissions counselor at their school or at a college fair made them more likely to apply to a college they weren’t previously aware of.

Financial Aid 52

Financial Aid College Fairs Minor Study Abroad 52

Admissions Mom

JUNE 9, 2023

Ask Questions : Be sure to ask college admissions offices these kinds of questions when doing your research or reaching out on tours/visits/info sessions: Do they have sexual identity and gender-inclusive housing? Do they have a nondiscrimination policy for LGBTQ+ students? More Resources: Should I come out in my college essay ?

Scholarships 52

Scholarships Out-of-State Transition Policies 52

Admissions Mom

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Ask Questions: Be sure to ask college admissions offices these kinds of questions when doing your research or reaching out on tours/visits/info sessions: Do they have sexual identity and gender-inclusive housing? Do they have a nondiscrimination policy for trans/queer students? More Resources: Should I come out in my college essay ?

Applications 52

Applications Admissions Out-of-State Scholarships 52