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How Much Do Extracurricular Activities Matter in College Admissions
April 7, 2026

How Much Do Extracurricular Activities Matter in College Admissions?

We are often asked by students and families how much extracurricular activities really matter in the college admissions process – and the question is often wrapped up in a great...
High School GPA and Transcripts in College Admissions
March 21, 2026

High School GPA and Transcripts in College Admissions

Your high school transcript is the most important academic document in the college admissions process. Admissions officers evaluate far more than a single GPA number on a transcript. They analyze...
March 4, 2026

The Boy, The Girl, And The Road To College

There is a moment in many parent’s lives when ambition creeps in disguised as love. It might start with a conversation at the school gates, or a college ranking glimpsed...
High School Freshman Year Goals
March 4, 2026

Starting Strong: High School Freshman Year Goals to Build a Lasting Foundation

Freshman year is about building a strong foundation for the entire high school experience. It’s a big step up from middle school: the classes move faster, grades carry more weight,...
Which Colleges Are Test Optional in 2025
March 1, 2026

Which Colleges Are Test-Optional in 2026?

As the college admissions landscape continues to evolve, a common question students are asking is “which colleges are test-optional?” Should you submit SAT or ACT scores, or allow the rest of...
Engineering at MIT vs Stanford vs Georgia Tech
January 29, 2026

Engineering at MIT vs Stanford vs Georgia Tech: Three Takes on Building the Future

If you’re the kind of student who can’t walk past a broken scooter without thinking, “I could fix that,” or who reads about rockets, chips, clean energy, robotics, biotech, or...
What Are the Little Ivies
January 13, 2026

What Are The “Little Ivies”? A Complete Guide

If you’re researching elite colleges in the US, you’ve likely come across the term “Little Ivies.” It’s a term often used as a shorthand for small, prestigious and highly selective...
Public Ivies
December 16, 2025

What Are the Public Ivies? Your Guide To Public Ivy Schools In The US

When many people picture a US college, they imagine ivy-clad buildings, historic libraries, and a prestigious college name proudly emblazoned on a sweatshirt. The ‘Ivy League’ has become a symbol...
December 1, 2025

International Acceptance Rates at Top US Universities

For international applicants, the harsh reality is that acceptance rates for non-citizens at top US universities are usually lower than the overall admit rate. Many elite privates have single-digit acceptance...
Diversity In College
December 1, 2025

Diversity In College: What Students Need To Know For 2026

In college admissions, diversity continues to play a central role in how schools shape their incoming classes. Admissions offices are looking beyond grades and test scores to build communities that...
November 25, 2025

Beginning the College Admissions Journey in 9th & 10th Grade: 5 Essential Strategies

During my early years as Associate Director of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, I spent each fall traveling across the United States and abroad speaking with students and parents....
What Are the Ivy League Schools?
November 22, 2025

What Are the Ivy League Schools?

The Ivy League refers to eight private universities in the northeastern United States that originally joined together as an athletic conference in 1954. Over time, the term has come to...
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