We’ve been saying for years now that the COVID-19 pandemic (and the subsequent wave of test-optional policies) completely upended the college application process. Elite admission rates that once were low but manageable are now outrageous—and at most universities, they’re not improving.
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Which Colleges are Test-Optional, Test-Flexible, and Test-Required for 2023-2024 Applicants?
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?
Is It Better to Get an A in a Regular Course or a B in an AP/IB Course?
The course selection process can be tedious, especially if you are uncertain as to what will look best on your transcript. Former Duke Admissions Officer Marjorie shares her insight on how to choose the courses that highlight your academic strengths!
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.