With UNC and other schools leveraging AI in the application review process, how does this impact your college application? We're diving into AI's role in college admissions and sharing tips to help your application stand out.
College Tours with Olivia: The Claremont Colleges
This week is NACAC week (that’s the National Association for College Admission Counseling), and this year’s conference is being held in Los Angeles, CA!
Today, I got the chance to visit all five of The Claremont Colleges in nearby Claremont, CA. Read on for my thoughts about these unique campus communities.
Embracing Change: Planning Ahead for the Revised UCAS Personal Statement
The UK's university admissions process, managed by the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), is undergoing significant revisions to the personal statement. Global College Advisor Kevin explores why UCAS is implementing them and how students can plan ahead to make the most of this new format.
A New Early Decision Option at UChicago Could Be a Game Changer
The University of Chicago has just launched a new binding early notification option that allows participants in its summer pre-college program to apply for early admission before everyone else. It’s called the Summer Student Early Notification program (SSEN), and it has added a new wrinkle to the early admissions process.
4 Differences Between UK and US Universities
The UK is home to many outstanding universities, and studying in the UK is a great option for international students. From the heart of London, to coastal towns and more remote villages, there’s something for everyone. But there are some clear differences between the UK and US, starting with how you choose and apply to a university.
Jamie R, our UK expert, shares the 4 main differences between the US and the UK to consider before you apply.
How To Apply To Canadian Universities
What do colleges see when I submit my test scores?
Is it bad to take the SAT or ACT lots of times? What is Score Choice and which colleges use it? When and where do I need to submit official test scores? If I submit a superscore, will colleges see my lower subscores and evaluate those too? We’re answering all those questions and more so you can submit your scores (or not submit them) with confidence!
Why Did I Get Into One School Over Another?
Can ChatGPT Write Your College Essays?
How Much to Disclose About Mental Health in the College Application Process
In a recent op-ed in the New York Times, Emi Nietfeld reflects on her initial “overshare” about her mental health challenges (and its perceived consequences, including a rejection from Yale) and the ways in which she was able to reflect upon and ultimately convey her story in a way that was more compelling for her college applications.
So what is the appropriate degree of disclosure in a college application?