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!
Along with decision letters, top colleges and universities have also begun releasing their acceptance data for the Class of 2026. And boy was it a tough one, with headlines pointing to record-low acceptance rates at nearly all of the most selective colleges in the country. But, there are also some glimmers of hope for future applicants!
Every year, college application rates continue to rise at the most selective colleges in the country, and the admissions process only becomes more competitive. In order to stand out as a top student, plan to dedicate your summers to immersive and impactful experiences.
Our College Advisors and Essay Coaches worked tirelessly to help our students’ applications shine through clear and compelling personal narratives, extensive preparation for interviews, and thoughtful development of their college lists. We’re so excited to celebrate their Early application successes!
So, you were deferred. While this might be disappointing, it’s important to stay positive, view this opportunity as a second chance to highlight your accomplishments, and stay on track with Regular Decision deadlines. Read what our College Advisor (and former Duke & Georgetown Admissions Officer) Sharon suggests doing if you’re deferred.
LogicPrep once again participated in the largest college admission counseling conference of the year: NACAC 2021. This year’s conference was offered both virtually and in-person, mirroring the strategies that many colleges and universities have employed to keep their students safe throughout the pandemic. After many sessions and much note-taking, we’re sharing our top three highlights here.
