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Every admissions season, underclassmen look to top-ranked seniors’ college results as a gauge for competitiveness in the college admissions landscape. Learning that students with a 4.0 GPA, perfect test scores, and an array of impressive extracurriculars were rejected from the

After Ivy Day’s college admissions results were released last week, many students found themselves navigating the uncertainty and stress of the waitlist. While a waitlist notification represents a frustrating delay, it does not necessarily mean that a student must forgo

For many high school freshmen and their parents, Ivy Day results are a rude wake up call—witnessing their school’s valedictorian and other stellar students get rejected from Ivy League and top 25 schools is anxiety-inducing. In today’s admissions climate, students

Today marks the 2025 “Ivy Day,” when students across the globe receive their admissions results from Ivy League and select top schools. Beyond the numbers and data, this admissions cycle revealed important shifts in institutional priorities, as colleges reaffirm the

Receiving a waitlist notification from your dream school can feel defeating—for students who have waited months for an admissions decision, the prospect of remaining in admissions limbo is a frustrating one. However, it is important to remember that a waitlist

This week, The Princeton Review released its findings from the 2025 edition of the College Hopes & Worries Survey. Each year, this survey provides insights into the concerns, aspirations, and decision-making processes that affect college applicants and their families. Here

Legacy admission is continuing to face scrutiny. Last month, the advocacy group Education Reform Now (ERN) published the fifth installment of its series “The Future of Fair Admissions,” focused on the evolving landscape of legacy admissions in higher education. Despite

The way you spend your summer can speak volumes on your college applications. Top colleges regard summer activities as a means of better understanding applicants’ passions and interests, and determining the kind of community members they will be outside of

Visiting college campuses is a critical step in the process of honing a balanced college list and setting goals for the college admissions process. Seeing a school firsthand allows students to assess its academic offerings, campus culture, and their overall

The Common App essay (also known as the Personal Essay or Personal Statement) is one of the most crucial components of the college application. But what exactly are admissions officers looking for in these essays? How can students catch their