College Advising

Everything You Need to Know About Early Decision II

Everything You Need to Know About Early Decision II

A handful of universities offer a second Early Decision deadline (ED II), which usually coincides with each university’s Regular Decision deadline. Learn which universities offer this option and whether or not this plan makes sense for you!

Highlights From The World's Largest College Admissions Conference - NACAC 2020

Highlights From The World's Largest College Admissions Conference - NACAC 2020

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Conference is the largest conference focused on college admissions where educators and advisors gather to discuss news and trends in the college admissions world. We were particularly excited to participate (virtually, of course) this year, as there have been so many changes due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We have our top three takeaways here!

Everything You Need to Know About a Score Report

Everything You Need to Know About a Score Report

What is a score report? How do I read it? How do I choose which scores to send to colleges? Should I cancel my score if I’m not happy with it? We asked Former Vassar Admissions Officer Eli to weigh in!

How COVID-19 May Affect Your College Admissions Plan

How COVID-19 May Affect Your College Admissions Plan

While there are many unknowns in education at this time, it’s crucial for LogicPrep students to continue working toward their educational goals. We aim to keep all LogicPrep families up-to-date on the changes surrounding college admissions and we’re continually answering questions and providing updates on the college landscape here. Most recent updates can be found at the very top of the page.

How to Make Your Application Stand Out When Applying to Specialty Programs

How to Make Your Application Stand Out When Applying to Specialty Programs

How can students best prepare themselves to select the appropriate program and distinguish themselves in the college application process? Sharon, a Former Admissions Officer at Duke & Georgetown, shares insight and advice about how to stand out when applying to specialty programs such as engineering, business, medicine, international relations, etc.

Do Not Write Your College Essay About This

Do Not Write Your College Essay About This

Our College Advisor Cari has read close to 5,000 applications as an admission professional, and hundreds prior as a college counselor, so we asked her to weigh in on what students should not write their college essays about. Don’t let your essays bore your reader and get skimmed rather than read by following this advice!

3 Tips for Narrowing Down Your College List (During a Pandemic)

3 Tips for Narrowing Down Your College List (During a Pandemic)

The thought of preparing college applications might feel especially daunting right now. How will you know where to apply without having the opportunity to visit each school’s campus? How will you determine your “fit” without having a chance to ask all of your questions in person? While a lot may feel uncertain, Grace (a Former Stanford Admissions Officer) is sharing some foolproof tips to help you slim down your final college list.

College Tours in the Time of COVID-19

College Tours in the Time of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique dilemma for students looking to craft their college list and find the best fit school for them. We’ve compiled a list of ways to learn more about campus culture and get a sense of the community amid travel restrictions and school closures!