College Advising

The Demise of "Best College" Rankings

The Demise of "Best College" Rankings

College rankings are fundamentally flawed – and, most disappointingly, not tailored to the diverse interests of applicants. And now some top-ranked colleges are beginning to withdraw from consideration, making rankings less and less relevant. So what criteria should you focus on instead?

How Much to Disclose About Mental Health in the College Application Process

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?

How to Support Your Child's Mental Health During the College Application Process

How to Support Your Child's Mental Health During the College Application Process

Federal data illustrates the toll the pandemic has taken on students’ mental health, but the issue of parental involvement—always a source of tension between parents and students in the college process—has also intensified. As a parent, what can you do to support your child during this stressful but exciting time in their life?

Things to Do (And Avoid!) While You Await College Decisions

Things to Do (And Avoid!) While You Await College Decisions

So you’re waiting for mid-March when colleges will release a flood of seemingly life-defining decisions. It’s a nerve-racking time, so Sean offers some helpful tips about the dos and don’ts of waiting for college decisions!

LogicPrep's 2022-2023 Early Acceptances

LogicPrep's 2022-2023 Early Acceptances

Congratulations to our 2022 applicants, who have been accepted to 82 colleges and counting! We are so proud of all your hard work and can’t wait to continue celebrating with you as we kick off 2023!

The Value of Testing in a Test-Optional World

The Value of Testing in a Test-Optional World

An article published in The Hill last week reports that the share of applicants who are submitting test scores has plunged, with fewer than half of Early applicants this fall submitting SAT or ACT scores. Yet, the Wall Street Journal reports that more students than ever are taking the optional SAT and ACT in an effort to stand out in a crowded field. Why is this happening—and what does it mean for your application?

Inside Admissions: How Do Admission Committees Work?

Inside Admissions: How Do Admission Committees Work?

Remember how your application was read by two different admissions officers, either individually or in a team? As a result of their evaluation, your application has now been sorted into a bin. There are many pathways to getting deferred/waitlisted or denied, but only one way to get admitted: the Selection Committee.

Family Stories, Resilience, and Gratitude

Family Stories, Resilience, and Gratitude

This Thanksgiving, I've been thinking about how this holiday offers a great opportunity for intergenerational storytelling. Research shows the type of family stories you tell, and how you tell them, can have a big impact on your children’s self-esteem and academic skills.

Inside Admissions: What Happens to That Application You Just Submitted?

Inside Admissions: What Happens to That Application You Just Submitted?

If you’re a high school senior, chances are you recently hit the submit button on at least a few of your college applications – congratulations! Now you’re probably wondering what’s going to happen to that application over the next 2-3 months while you await the college’s decision. Olivia dives into the nuances of application reading and review in the first post of our Inside Admissions series.