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Every spring, college admission rates dominate the headlines: “Duke Admits 4.8% of Regular Decision Applicants,” “Northeastern Acceptance Rate Drops to 5.6% After Record Number of Applicants,” “Yale Admits 2,234 Students, Acceptance Rate Shrinks to 4.46 Percent.” As parents and students clamor for a competitive edge, many are drawn to the disproportionately high admission rates from […]
A little bit of anxiety before exams is common and even helpful—it motivates you to study hard and try your best. Too much anxiety, however, can interfere with performance. Students with impairing test anxiety typically have inaccurate and unhelpful beliefs about themselves and the significance of exams. You may label yourself a “bad test taker,” […]
Whether you’re a high school junior preparing for the March 9th Digital SAT or a curious parent eager to understand the competitive landscape of higher education, we want to shed light on the numbers that (still) carry significant weight in the world of college admissions. Average SAT scores serve as a benchmark to gauge a […]
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 […]
Between ever-increasing early application numbers, unexpected current events and other external factors, colleges seeking to further diversify (gender diversity, economic diversity, geographic diversity, etc.) the Class of 2028 early admissions results continue an ongoing trend in college admissions—higher application volumes (in most cases) and lower acceptance rates. TOP 10 EARLY ADMISSIONS TRENDS: CLASS OF 2028 […]
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