Grown & Flown
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
As my daughter began her college search we soon found ourselves drowning in information. Sure, there were plenty of public lists and rankings on social media, but when it came to what she actually wanted in a school, how could she find the best fit? AI would be the answer to creating an organized and personalized college list. We started using AI, ChatGPT not as a shortcut but as a research assistant.
College Wise
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Weighted versus Unweighted GPAs: A Closer Look Anyone who has worked as an admission officer or college counselor will tell you that questions about student grade point average (GPA) come up almost as frequently as the sun rises. Families routinely ask, Which is better, a weighted or an unweighted GPA? To which I often jokingly reply, Yes. And I realize youre not asking a yes-or-no question.
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Top Tier Admissions
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The end of high school and the first semester of college is a time of huge personal growth. It makes sense that not every decision that you made senior year will feel right several months outfrom who you took to prom to which posters you packed for your college dorm room. As many as 15% of students transfer institutions at some point in their college career.
AdmissionSight
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Tufts University requires two supplemental essays, which they call Short Answer Questions. The first prompt must be answered by all applicants, while the second depends on what school houses your program. The institutions rigorous academics and research opportunities have earned it a spot in the list of New Ivy League schools. Similar to Ivies, Tufts also has a competitive admissions process with an 11.5% acceptance rate.
CTK College Coach
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
In March 2024 we saw the launch of the new Digital SAT with its shorter timeframe, digital interface with built-in DESMOS calculator, and adaptive platform. Now in 2025 the ACT is joining in the fun with a rolling set of updates to the test beginning in April and continuing through September 2025. I just had the opportunity to interview a representative from the ACT to clarify my own questions about the rollout now that the April test is approaching.
The Koppelman Group
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Waitlist decisions are, as a rule, not good news. They arent the worst news you can get from a college, which would be a rejection, but if youre reading this post you are either disappointed by a waitlist decision from Vanderbilt or trying to plan ahead just in case the next time you open up your email you have a waitlist decision waiting for you. In this post, well prepare you for what comes next, and how to improve your chances of getting into Vanderbilt off of the waitlist.
College Transitions
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The narrative around college costs has become predictable: tuition keeps rising, student debt is mounting, and higher education is becoming increasingly unaffordable.
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HelloCollege
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The right College Essay Advisor can be a game-changer when it comes to crafting successful college essayswhether it’s the Common App personal statement , supplemental essays , letters of continued interest , scholarship essays , or other written application materials. But with so many free resources available, you might wonder: “Are college essay advisors worth it?
road2college
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Dear Roadie, My husband and I think our daughter should only apply to top colleges that award lots of merit, The post Dear Roadie: Should Our Daughter Pick Merit Aid Over Dream School Debt? appeared first on Road2College.
PrepScholar
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
If you took the SAT between 2021 and 2024, you might be wondering what percentile you scored in. Is a 600 on Math in 2021 the same as a 600 in Math in 2024? How much do percentile scores change from year to year? Keep reading to learn what SAT percentile scores are and how they've changed over time. I'll also provide percentiles for SAT combined and section scores for 2021 through 2024.
College Transitions
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Middle school is a time for self-discovery, often uncomfortable and fascinating at once. The social experimentation, the longing for things not yet known, the fear of how to navigate new terrain.
AdmissionSight
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
UC Berkeley is the top public university in the U.S. and ranks eighth in the world, according to the Times Higher Educations 2025 World University Rankings. It also holds the No. 1 spot on the Wall Street Journals 2025 Best Colleges list and Forbes ranking of Americas top colleges. With all these recognitions, its no surprise that getting in is toughUC Berkeleys acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 is just 11%.
College Transitions
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Art competitions are excellent opportunities for high school students to demonstrate their creativity and receive recognition for their hard work. Putting themselves out there might take a littleor bigpush out of the old comfort zone. But once students enter into art competitions, the possibilities for personal and artistic growth are bountiful.
AdmissionSight
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
UC Berkeley is the top public university in the U.S. and ranks eighth in the world, according to the Times Higher Educations 2025 World University Rankings. It also holds the No. 1 spot on the Wall Street Journals 2025 Best Colleges list and Forbes ranking of Americas top colleges. With all these recognitions, its no surprise that getting in is toughUC Berkeleys acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 is just 11%.
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