The test-optional landscape is constantly changing, so we’re keeping track of where test scores are required, recommended, and optional at the top 150 colleges and universities in the US. Where do your schools fall on the list?
Does Standardized Testing Still Matter?
One of the most common questions Sophomores and Juniors are asking right now is “Do I really need to take the SAT/ACT?” The answer is a categorical YES. While the current test-optional environment suggests the possibility of a more enduring trend, few schools have made permanent changes to their testing policies. Read more about how standardized testing relates to your college apps here.
Why Did I Get Into One School Over Another?
What It's Really Like to Attend a Women's College
The Smith College campus is beautiful — the requisite old buildings, an exquisite library, amazing houses (dorms), a world famous greenhouse, and Paradise Pond as the backdrop to crisp fall days and lazy spring mornings. But the most compelling aspect of Smith is its student body: women who are eager to engage, challenge, grow, support, laugh, and learn.
Regular Decision Notification Dates 2022-2023 (Class of 2027)
Can ChatGPT Write Your College Essays?
The Demise of "Best College" Rankings
What to Expect on the New Digital SAT
2023 is upon us, and with it comes the arrival of the Digital SAT. To help you prepare, let’s dive a bit deeper into the user experience and specific content of the test. The math content will remain largely unchanged, but the verbal content will look and feel very different for anyone who has been preparing for the paper test.
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
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?