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As spring transfer deadlines approach, plenty of college students are considering making a move. Whether they’re feeling dissatisfied with their classes, switching majors, seeking a more COVID-conscious campus, or unhappy with the Greek scene, about 14% of students seek greener pastures each spring. Here are some tips for tackling the transfer process mindfully so you […]
If “factors that matter most in college admissions” were the question posed to contestants on “Family Feud,” surely the top answer would be “high school transcript.” Scan the websites of any selective college and you’ll see that colleges care deeply about the combination of grades and rigor of courses. Plenty of research at the national […]
Every year, millions of high school students take the SAT in order to boost their chance of landing an acceptance at their dream school. However, there are several misconceptions about the importance of an applicant’s SAT score in the context of their overall application. Naturally, students often wonder: What is a “good” SAT score? In […]
Seniors, your admissions journey is wrapping up. For the lucky ones, this year’s admissions process came to a happy conclusion in December, with an offer of admission to a dream school. For many others, application work reached its peak between late December and mid-January. Finally, after a long and stressful first semester, you can exhale. […]
On January 25, the College Board announced a series of changes to the SAT under the headline that proclaimed, “Digital SAT Brings Student-Friendly Changes to the Test Experience.” Among the “student-friendly” changes are the following: A SIGN OF THE TIMES In one sense, this transition to digital makes sense and from a purely logistical standpoint, […]
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