Top Tier Admissions
It’s no secret that Ivy League schools have hit record low acceptance rates. At this point, hearing about the 3% admit rate at Harvard and 5% admit rate at Brown can feel like old news. Many families, however, are shocked to find out how selective the rest of the top 50-100 colleges have become. Schools […]
A smooth transition from 8th grade to high school sets the tone for the following four years. Students who hit the ground running, do well in honors-level courses, establish strong relationships with their teachers, dive into high-impact “extras,” and plot out a strategic four-year plan (including testing, courses, and summers) are set up for a […]
California, here we come! Northern California (NorCal) offers natural attractions that range from Yosemite National Park to Monterey Bay. The Bay Area and Pacific coastline are also home to a number of prestigious colleges and universities. Prospective students and their families can easily visit a range of schools in just a few days, though we […]
The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is not just a hill to climb for medical school applicants, it’s a gate keeper. This multiple-choice exam (a perfect score is a 528) haunts thousands of applicants from all over the world every year. Many medical school programs choose not to disclose their average MCAT scores, but a […]
Record-low acceptance rates and record-high application numbers grab all the headlines, but who was actually admitted to the Class of 2026? And how do these accepted students reflect a college or university’s mission? Now that the dust has settled and colleges have released more information about their incoming classes, we can understand what mattered most […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
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