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Every application cycle, admissions officers read tens of thousands of applications, looking for “red flags” to weed out unqualified applicants in the arduous review process. While understanding what admissions officers are looking for is crucial for compiling standout applications, it

The college admissions landscape has changed dramatically over the last decade—confronted by shifting testing policies, swelling applicant pools, the end of affirmative action, debates over legacy status, and increasing pressure for student specialization, many parents realize that they need expert

The Ivy League has essentially become synonymous with academic excellence, and most students and parents are keenly aware of these institutions’ high academic standards. Recognizing the steep academic expectations, many students believe their grades will disqualify them and prematurely rule

The admissions landscape at Ivy League and other top institutions has become ever more competitive in recent years, and newly publicized information indicates that admissions officers at these colleges consider every aspect of a student’s candidacy in their process. If

Every year, members of the higher ed community—whether prospective students, parents, educators, and administrators—anticipate the release of the U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings with varying degrees of excitement and dread. These rankings have long shaped perceptions of

Many students who read about the unbelievable successes of those accepted to all eight Ivies assume that they can improve their own odds by simply applying to all of the Ivy League schools. However, this is not the case, and

Could a meme you posted years ago shatter your dreams of attending Harvard? Can Columbia admissions officers read your Instagram comments? Does Stanford really care about the red solo cups in the pictures from your homecoming afterparty? While many students

November 1st marks the deadline for most Early Action and Early Decision applications, admissions pathways that offer students an alternative to the traditional Regular Decision application. Strategically submitting applications in the early round can provide motivated students an advantage in

In the mid-20th century, the state of Florida was a frontier of possibility, drawing investors, developers, real estate tycoons, and businesses to invest in its untapped resources. Despite attracting these financial giants and establishing itself as a key player in

Supplemental essays are a critical component of college applications—like the personal statement, they provide students with the opportunity to showcase their authentic voice and perspective beyond the quantitative elements of their applications. This year, the following five colleges pushed students