College Admissions
The Extracurricular Smorgasbord: Stop Gorging!
Wondering if your student should drop an activity? Learn to prioritize high-impact extracurriculars over box-checking for Ivy League admissions success.
April 21, 2026
Wondering if your student should drop an activity? Learn to prioritize high-impact extracurriculars over box-checking for Ivy League admissions success.
Learn about disclosing learning differences in the college application process.
Ready to hit that submit button? Wait just one minute and take the time to use the Common Application’s pdf preview option.
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Most college admission decisions are now delivered through online applicant portals rather than traditional mail. Learn more.
Any day now, students will begin to learn if they’ve gotten accepted early decision or early action to the college of their choice. It’s an exciting and nerve wracking time…
Helping your student choose the right college requires balancing academic fit, campus culture, and financial reality—and there’s no single “perfect” answer. The most effective approach
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Choosing between the SAT and ACT is one of the most common questions families face during the college application process, and the answer is more