The Ivy Dean

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

In a previous blog post , I wrote about early college application programs – the differences between early decision and early action, the pros and cons of each, and why it’s usually worth applying early. Now, I want to offer some advice to students who have applied early decision or early action, to address a common pitfall that I see among students.

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Humbach Education Consulting

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE SAT Subject tests are based on curriculum you have in class. It's an opportunity to demonstrate your mastery of a particular subject. According to the College Board, "The SAT Subject Tests offer you an additional opportunity to show colleges what you know and what you know you can do. Many colleges use the SAT Subject Tests for admission, for course placement, and to advise students about course selection.

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

After applications are submitted and the giant feeling of relief has subsided, there are a few things to keep in mind. Each school has their own timeline for when they will inform applicants of their admissions decision. In general, schools which have rolling admissions take 2-3 weeks, schools with Nov. 1 EA will inform you between mid-December and end of January, and schools with RD in January will inform you by end of February or March.

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Humbach Education Consulting

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE How much will I pay for college? Paying for college is often compared to paying for airline tickets. No two people pay the same price. So how much will you pay? That depends on many factors. Knowing what those factors are, and how each college will look at your family’s financial situation, will help you determine what your cost of attendance will be.

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Humbach Education Consulting

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE It’s high season for college applications. Students are polishing off college essays, waiting on final test scores, pushing for that last GPA point. Meanwhile, parents are biting their nails and wrestling with financial aid forms. So, let’s talk about postponing college. What? Is that insane?! Not at all.

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Humbach Education Consulting

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Sports, clubs, academic competitions, music, work, social activism? Why do colleges care about how you spend your time outside of class? Your extracurricular activities are a reflection of your interests, your attitude, your work ethic, etc. Admission officers can learn a lot about you by your activity list - but they care less about what you do and more about how you do it.

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