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The Common Application Essays for 2017-2018 Have Been Released!

February 8, 2017

The college essay prompts for 2017-2018 have been announced by the Common Application. Have a look at them now!

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Who Owns A Teacher Recommendation? Or, What Happens If A Teacher Changes Her Mind About You?

February 7, 2017

If a student misbehaves or otherwise angers a teacher, does that teacher have the right to revoke a previously written letter of recommendation? Mark Montgomery weighs in.

Ivy League Early Admissions Statistics for Class of 2021

January 11, 2017

Check out the early decision acceptance rates of some of the United States’ top universities, including all eight Ivy Leagues.

Stanford University Won't Release Early Admissions Data

December 16, 2016

Stanford University has decided it will not release early admissions data this December.

Yale University Offers Early Admission to 871 Students

December 16, 2016

Yale University, an Ivy League school, just released its early admission data for the Class of 2021.

Princeton: Soaring Early Applications Leads to Sinking Acceptance Rate

December 16, 2016

Princeton saw a spike in early applications this year.

The Common Application Essays for 2017-2018 Have Been Released!

February 8, 2017 / Jared Hobson

The college essay prompts for 2017-2018 have been announced by the Common Application. Have a look at them now!

Who Owns A Teacher Recommendation? Or, What Happens If A Teacher Changes Her Mind About You?

February 7, 2017 / Jared Hobson

If a student misbehaves or otherwise angers a teacher, does that teacher have the right to revoke a previously written letter of recommendation? Mark Montgomery weighs in.