The latest batch of college rankings has us thinking: about our perception of the value of college, about how individual colleges are evolving, and about what really makes a school “good.”
UCLA is the #1 public university in the United States, and the most selective of the nine UC campuses. A perpetual favorite of many students looking for a big school in a big city, they have an intense rivalry with USC, and our tour guide made sure we learned all the reasons why UCLA is better than their cross-town rivals.
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.
Welcome back to summer! Time to pick up a new book (or sixteen?). We're looking forward to reading on planes, on the beach, or just curled up on the couch—and we hope you'll join us with these 16 fantastic reads!
This year, our students earned 42 acceptances to Ivy League+ schools and 201 acceptances to the Top 50 universities in the US. Our liberal arts-focused students also earned 28 acceptances to the nation’s top liberal arts colleges while our global-aspiring students earned 85 acceptances to the Top 50 global universities. Check out the full list of student acceptances here!
Leadership is a buzzword you’ll hear throughout the college admissions process, but leadership opportunities don’t always have to come with obvious titles like “captain” or “founder.” Former Duke Admissions Officer and LP College Advisor Ashley explains how students can use their talents and interests to create unique leadership opportunities.
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is the largest conference focused on college admissions where educators and advisors gather to discuss the latest in the college admissions world. LogicPrep is a proud member of NACAC, and our Director of College Consulting Eli tells us some of the highlights from this year’s sessions.
Every year, various sources release a national ranking of colleges. Here are some important things we like to keep in mind: how does one define school quality, especially when everyone is looking for different characteristics in a school? Can a numerical rank actually capture all the variability in student experiences and learning outcomes? See what our College Advisor Erika has to say!
