Initial Admission Data For the Class of 2027

Initial Admission Data For the Class of 2027

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.

Como conseguir o visto F1 de estudante

Como conseguir o visto F1 de estudante

É importante começar o processo para conseguir visto assim que completar a inscrição na faculdade escolhida. O visto é exigido por todas as faculdades nos Estados Unidos exceto em caso de ser cidadão ou residente permanente estadunidense. Para conseguir o visto, segue o passo a passo:

Which Colleges are Test-Optional, Test-Flexible, and Test-Required for 2023-2024 Applicants?

Which Colleges are Test-Optional, Test-Flexible, and Test-Required for 2023-2024 Applicants?

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?

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?

Why Did I Get Into One School Over Another?

Sometimes admission outcomes don’t seem to make sense. You may be asking yourself: How could I have been admitted to the #1 ranked university in the country but not to the #40 ranked university?

Well, first of all, rankings aren’t everything. But there’s more to it than that.

Is It Better to Get an A in a Regular Course or a B in an AP/IB Course?

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

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)

Regular Decision Notification Dates 2022-2023 (Class of 2027)

Regular decision notifications will be out before you know it! Take a look at our list to see when you will find out the news. Looking for a college not on our list? Let us know.

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?