Understanding SAT Scores: 15 Frequently Asked Questions
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSStudents planning for college often realize that the process is both exciting and stressful. Those who aspire to go to the best universities face an extremely competitive process. Often, the admissions process will involve taking the SAT, a…
What Is Rolling Admission?
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSWhen colleges do regular admission programs, they wait to evaluate all applications until after the application deadline. It makes no difference whether you send your application in three weeks before the deadline or three hours before the deadline—no…
Duke TIP and the 7th Grade Talent Search
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSDuke University is home to the top-ranked Blue Devils basketball team, a collection of outstanding undergraduate and graduate colleges, and the nation’s most well-known gifted and talented program for young students. In this post, we’ll…
Choosing the Right College Admissions Counselor
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSWhen it comes to education in the U.S., there’s good news and bad news.
The good news is that there are more students going to college than ever before.
The bad news is that this increased competition means it’s getting harder to get…
4 Signs You Should NOT Do Early College Applications
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSApplying to college early can lend you an advantage in college admissions. All else being equal, most schools admit a larger percentage of early applicants than of regular applicants. But this doesn’t mean that ALL students will be better…
Which Colleges Require SAT Subject Tests?
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSEffective 2021, SAT Subject Tests are no longer offered by the College Board. To show subject matter expertise, consider taking AP exams instead.
When it comes to college admissions tests, some questions are easier to answer than…
Applying to College Early: Is It Worth It?
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSLet’s take a deep dive into one of the most common college admissions questions out there: Should you apply to college early?
Early Application Programs: What’s the Difference Between Early Action and Early Decision?
Colleges offer a few…
The Truth about High School Extracurricular Activities
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSColleges don’t just admit students—they admit people. What you do outside the classroom can have a huge impact on your college applications, so in addition to grades, course rigor, test scores, and college essays, it’s important to consider…
Everything You Want to Know about College Applications
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSWhen it’s time to start applying to college, there are a lot of moving parts to keep track of. This is your one stop shop for all things college app related.
Different Applications
Let’s talk about applications. Almost every college has…