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Private school tuition in the Bay Area keeps climbing. What edge does it really buy?
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsThe cost to send a child to a private high school in the Bay Area can exceed $74,000 annually, yet the perceived advantage in…
Read full news →Beyond Academics: How the Right School Helps Confidence Grow
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsBASIS Independent Manhattan emphasizes the importance of confidence-building in its educational approach. The school pairs rigorous academic programs with thoughtful guidance and opportunities for…
Read full news →A glimpse into research at URochester
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsThe University of Rochester has emphasized its commitment to supporting student research through the Office of Undergraduate Research. This office offers various grants, such…
Read full news →No Regrets, Just New Experiences: Advice from URochester Seniors
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsUniversity of Rochester seniors share insights on how involvement in clubs and organizations can impact their college experience. Amaris Asiedu, majoring in Politics, Philosophy,…
Read full news →Ongoing Admissions Office Hours
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsPenn Engineering Online is providing ongoing virtual office hours in November for prospective applicants. These sessions allow students to meet privately with an admissions…
Read full news →Post-Bacc Prehealth Medical Innovation (PMI) Program Admissions
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsCarle Illinois College of Medicine has launched a new one-year post-baccalaureate Prehealth Medical Innovation (PMI) program set to begin in 2027. This innovative program…
Read full news →2026 Arts & Sciences Guide to UW Family Weekend
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsThe University of Washington's College of Arts & Sciences is hosting Family Weekend from November 6-7, 2026, with a range of activities for students…
Read full news →Deadline Flexibility for Students Affected by Extenuating Circumstances
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsColumbia University has announced flexible deadlines for students in early and regular decision processes who are dealing with unforeseen issues. Early Decision applicants can…
Read full news →Army veteran attends Harvard after 20 years of service
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsArmy veteran Cory Garbe '30, who served for 24 years in the Army, has been accepted to Harvard at the age of 47. Garbe…
Read full news →Oct. 21: The humanities has not abandoned truth
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsA new study by the American Academy of Sciences and Letters, an academic society promoting open debate and intellectual diversity, finds that the production…
Read full news →AI Use in Undergraduate Admission
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsGeorgia Institute of Technology is implementing AI tools to simplify parts of the undergraduate admission process. AI is used to support transfer equivalency evaluations,…
Read full news →Deadline Approaching for Early Decision Applications
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsColumbia University’s Early Decision application deadline is approaching on November 1, 2026. The university acknowledges that some applicants might face delays in receiving counselor…
Read full news →Meet the Deans of Admissions In New York City
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsVanderbilt University has introduced new deans of admissions in New York City. The university aims to expand its recruitment efforts in the region, focusing…
Read full news →4 Ways Colleges Are Rethinking Degree Completion
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsColleges are rethinking degree completion policies to better serve transfer students, adult learners, and those balancing school with other responsibilities. For instance, Yavapai College…
Read full news →Bringing Your Authentic Self to the Supplemental Essay
The University of Rochester emphasizes the importance of bringing your authentic self to the supplemental essay during the application process. Unlike the Common Application personal statement, URochester’s supplemental essay allows…
Read full news →Many choices but only one reason for URochester
The University of Rochester stands out as a top choice for many incoming students, offering a variety of reasons for why they decided to attend. According to current students, the…
Read full news →Five of the coolest courses URochester has to offer
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsThe University of Rochester offers a range of innovative courses that can help prospective students understand their academic options. Through its cluster system, students…
Read full news →Students Penalized in Admissions for Not Taking Calculus
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsAdmissions officers were 16.4% less likely to admit a student who hadn’t taken calculus compared to one who had, according to a study of…
Read full news →How Admissions Officers Review Applications
Yale's admissions process involves a detailed, step-by-step review of each application by real admissions officers. The process begins with a senior admissions officer reviewing the entire application, focusing on the…
Read full news →Encounters in Türkiye: Notre Dame's Istanbul Summer Program—From the Stone Age to the Drone Age
Notre Dame’s Istanbul Summer program offers students a unique opportunity to study history beyond the classroom. Over three weeks, students travel through Türkiye, spending two weeks in Istanbul and one…
Read full news →Pomona College Launches $530 Million Campaign to Expand Access, Academic Excellence and Global Education
Pomona College has launched the "Originals: The Campaign for Pomona College," a $530 million fundraising effort aimed at expanding access, academic excellence, and global education. The campaign includes five main…
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