Early Admission

In the frenzied world of college applications, students are best served by making many flexible plans and backup plans. And then making backup plans for their backup plans. Early Decision applications, a binding agreement where accepted students are obligated to…

As the college admissions season is in full swing, with many Early Action and Early Decision applications due in mid-October and early November, students should have already started working on creating a polished application. With forum sites like Reddit and…

Applying to college is both stressful and competitive, which is why it’s helpful to avoid common pitfalls that could weaken your application. Every detail counts, from showcasing your extracurricular activities to managing test scores and recommendations. To showcase yourself in…

College admission deadlines are creeping closer, and high school seniors are faced with many big decisions, including what colleges they should apply to and when they should apply. When submitting applications, students often feel the pressure to stand out and…

Applying early to colleges has always been a strategic move for students aiming to bolster their chances of acceptance. With schools like Duke University accepting just 12.5% of its Early Decision applicants, applying early is by no means a “sure thing.” Nonetheless,…

Featured on Forbes: Competitive students applying to college will often use Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) to maximize their college application strategy. For EA and ED admission plans, students will have to apply earlier in the admission cycle—typically…

Now that high school students have submitted their Early Decision (ED), Early Action (EA) and BS/MD program applications, they might be wondering about the timeline for their admissions decisions. Securing an acceptance into a top school or program can provide…

When high school seniors were considering which prestigious colleges to apply to, they likely thought about applying early to their top choice. Early Decision (ED) is a binding decision that means if accepted, the student is obligated to withdraw their…

It's no secret that test-optional policies are becoming more widely accepted among universities, even top tier institutions, but lately, colleges are also moving to an optional stance on their admissions essays. More universities than ever before are ditching the "Why…

Looking for a quick reference to the essays required by the colleges on your list? Check out our list of supplemental essays required by many of the top colleges students apply to each year. If you need help with these…