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For students gearing up for college applications, understanding and keeping track of application deadlines (merit scholarships too!) is crucial. Many schools require applications by November 1 for early decision or early action, but some deadlines fall even earlier in October. Keep in mind, acceptance rates go down by almost 50% once you bump to the […]
As the academic year marches on, with most college application deadlines behind us, some high school seniors still find themselves in “college admissions purgatory.” Are you faced with deferrals from your early schools? Want to throw your hat into one or two more rings for the regular round? Your future is waiting. These colleges offer […]
As we enter the new year, we know there are seniors still navigating the labyrinth of college applications. For those who simply need more time, we have good news: there are a handful of colleges that offer late application deadlines. THE BENEFITS OF LATE APPLICATION DEADLINES Late deadlines can offer a second chance to those […]
Being deferred by your first-choice school in the early decision (ED) or early action (EA) round is frustrating: you came close to being accepted, but are now in a state of limbo and you don’t know why. Meanwhile, you don’t have much time before the next round of applications are due. DEFERRAL TO ACCEPTANCE: THREE […]
Many students have reached a major milestone in the college admissions process: submitting their applications to early round schools – now, we wait! But waiting can’t be all you do. In the case of a deferral or denial, students need to be prepared for the regular round. Remember, college admissions can be unpredictable, and there […]
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