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The Common App Is Open. Here’s What Actually Makes An Essay Unforgettable. By Christopher Rim | Aug 12, 2026, 10:24am EDT Last week, the Common App officially opened,…

The UC System Released Last Cycle’s College Admissions Results—Here’s What To Know Before You Apply By Christopher Rim | Aug 04, 2026, 07:04pm EDT This weekend, the University…

What Both Sides Of The Three-Year College Degree Debate Are Getting Wrong By Christopher Rim | July 31, 2026, 12:01pm EDT This week, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay…

How AI Is Changing College Essay Help And The Admissions Process By Christopher Rim | July 15, 2026, 10:58am EDT As August 1st swiftly approaches, rising seniors embark…

How Vandy Bested the Ivies As the college prepares to open a NYC campus, its ascent from “good” and “fun” to elite appears nearly complete. By Claire Suddath…

Colleges Juice Application Numbers by Letting Students Write Fewer Essays Schools say they are trying to ease student stress and AI overload. Consultants say the moves will increase…

3 Questions To Start The College Admissions Conversation With Your Child By Christopher Rim | June 29, 2026, 4:18pm EDT Many parents assume that preparing for the college…

Is The College Application Supplemental Essay Dying Out? By Christopher Rim | July 02, 2026, 01:36pm EDT In recent weeks, a wave of prestigious schools has announced that…

How Your College Major Pick Can Derail An Otherwise Perfect Ivy League Application By Christopher Rim | June 25, 2026, 10:29am EDT Of all the decisions that go…

By Christopher Rim | June 17, 2026, 05:21am EDT With Columbia announcing that it would retire its “permanent” test-optional policy, the era of test-optional admissions has officially ended…

AI “can automate the financial or computer science skill, but EQ — the understanding of the problem — is the human dynamic,” he added. Christopher Rim, founder and…

By Christopher Rim | June 11, 2026, 10:32am EDT It is a common misconception that colleges only care about the academic endeavors that students undertake during the summer…

By Christopher Rim | June 03, 2026, 3:20pm EDT One of the most widespread misconceptions about the college essay is that standout essays are those that tell a…

By Christopher Rim | May 20, 2026, 6:30am EDT The cost of attending an elite American university has become, for many families across the country, prohibitively expensive; many…

By Christopher Rim | May 19, 2026, 11:18am EDT When most people consider college consulting, they assume the student is the obvious beneficiary of the relationship. The student…

By Christopher Rim | May 18, 2026, 11:17am EDT Every May, millions of high school students sit for Advanced Placement exams with a mixture of dread and excitement,…

By Christopher Rim | May 07, 2026, 04:03pm EDT Every year, as high school students begin to compile their college lists, they feel the inevitable shock that comes…

For those aiming for a career on Wall Street, it’s helpful to have the resources of a financial heavyweight. Agencies specializing in this field charge anywhere from $30,000…