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As an astrophotographer, I track the seasons in the sky. Winter brings nebula season, when iconic sights like the Horsehead Nebula and the Cone Nebula take center stage. Spring shifts to galaxy season, with dark skies perfect for capturing the Milky Way and beyond. In admissions, we’re entering our own kind of season: college essay […]
Georgetown University, an “Ivy Plus” institution in Washington D.C., is the oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Georgetown’s Class of 2029 had an acceptance rate of 12% overall with around 26,800 applications in total. Georgetown’s early action acceptance rate was 11%. Starting in the Fall 2026 application cycle, Georgetown University will join the Common […]
We get it: the clock is ticking, the pressure is mounting, and your college essay still feels like a blank canvas. Don’t let the stress get the better of you! Even with a looming deadline, there’s still time to craft a meaningful essay that captures your unique voice and story. This year, we’re focusing on […]
Colgate University, located in Hamilton, New York, was recently ranked the top liberal arts college in the Northeast by the Wall Street Journal. It was also ranked #25 among all colleges nationwide by the WSJ. Founded in 1819, Colgate had a 14% acceptance rate for the Class of 2028. TTA Top Tip: Several schools, including […]
Stanford University, located in Palo Alto, California, is one of the most prestigious universities in the nation. Stanford has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,049 students and an acceptance rate of less than 4%. While Stanford remains test-optional for those applying this cycle, applicants to the Class of 2030 will once again be required to […]
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