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Why Early Decision Still Makes Sense for Many Students

Post by: Dr. Michele Hernandez We’ve had vigorous debates on this blog and with students and parents about the merits of early decision. As a brief primer, both early action and early decision have early November deadlines, but early action is NON binding (you do not have to say “yes”) while early decision is binding (you […]

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Admissions in the Time of COVID-19: Part One

PART 1:  Testing & Transcripts Part one in a three-part series that looks at how the admissions process will need to adapt this year due to COVID-19. The selective college admissions application review process, which is challenging and opaque even in the best of times, will need to undergo significant shifts as COVID-19 continues to […]

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5 Tips for Freshman Year: It’s Time to Take Action

We are currently enrolling freshmen in our Private Counseling Program where you will work one on one with one of our premiere college admissions counselors. Work with us to craft your academic niche and learn how to go above and beyond to make sure you aren’t closing any doors on college choices.  We typically fill […]

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College Sports and COVID-19

As the financial pressures mount on colleges from multiple fronts, the fate of college sports hangs in the balance and many teams are being eliminated. All totaled, as of July 8, 51 Division I teams, 56 Division II teams, and 52 Division III teams have been dropped by four-year colleges for reasons related to the […]

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Fast Facts: Combined BS/MD Programs

NEWS ALERT… Washington University in St. Louis is no longer offering their University Scholars Program in Medicine (USPM) due to budgetary restrictions. Most students apply to medical school after they complete their undergraduate degrees. Others, who have dreamt of being a doctor their whole lives, are ready to commit to a medical program much earlier. […]

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