Here is the current data on this year’s college application cycle. *Updated January 12, 2026 School Class of 2029 Class of 2028 American University TBA 61.87% Amherst College 7.72% 9.01% Arizona State University TBA Overall: 89.89% In-state: 91.62% Out-of-state: […]
Over the years, high GPAs, SAT, and ACT scores have become the standard expectations for students interested in attending top colleges and universities. As such, many students often forgo their extracurricular activities until the summer before senior year, when they […]
Institutions like Brown University do not permit the use of AI in admissions essays, while Cornell University condones “ethical uses of generative AI.” Meanwhile, the University of California schools do not use artificial intelligence in their application review process, but […]
The SAT is not the only test that was recently rebooted. The ACT is undergoing some changes we believe you should know, even if you’re not planning on taking the test. Let’s debrief the changes, aka the Enhanced ACT, and […]
Welcome to part five of our five-part series, Boosting Ivy League Chances, where we discuss the best methods to boost your chances of getting into an Ivy League university. This week’s article will discuss the best community service projects to […]
Dental hygienists, electricians, HVAC technicians, home inspectors, electricians, computer technicians, and a long list of medical assistants are all jobs people can earn simply by attending a technical school (tech school). And get this: these degrees are much more affordable […]
Starting Fall 2026, Cornell University will re-instate standardized testing requirements. Cornell’s decision follows Harvard’s recent announcement that they would require applicants for Fall 2025 to submit either an SAT or an ACT score. So what does this mean for the […]
Have you ever pondered a career in space exploration, working alongside industry professionals as we prepare for life outside our ever-changing world? Perhaps you’ve even envisioned yourself at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), investigating the surface of Venus […]
The end of affirmative action in university admissions may have you wondering how you can truly set yourself apart from other applicants and show colleges your unique self and how you overcame any challenges. Generally speaking, the best place to […]
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence platforms can be used for a multitude of things: resumes, cover letters, school work, and evidently, college application essays. College application essays are personal statements that are integral portions of the admissions process. They range […]
