Waitlisted Students Should Always Answer Their Phones

Originally Published on May 4, 2020: It’s the case in 2023, just as it was the case in 2003: America’s elite colleges tend to notify applicants of their admission off waitlists not via email or snail mail but via phone. While some schools send email notifications, most of our nation’s … 

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What is a First Generation College Student?

Originally Published on November 3, 2017: Who qualifies as a first-generation college student? What even is a first-generation college student? Is it a student whose parents immigrated to the United States? Is it a student who will be the first in their immediate family to attend a four-year college? You’ve … 

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Fees of College Consultants

Originally Published on May 13, 2018: With more and more students turning to private college counselors, one might wonder about the typical cost of enlisting such services. “You can’t put a price tag on getting into your top college. Or maybe you can. With competition among college applicants as fierce … 

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University of Chicago Class Size Expansion (2018)

Originally Published on November 17, 2018: In November 2018, the University of Chicago announced plans to expand its undergraduate student body — to 7,000 students. At the time, the school intended for each subsequent UChicago incoming class to total around 1,700 students. So, over the years since 2018, has UChicago … 

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What Is a Good GPA?

What exactly marks a good grade point average, or GPA as it’s often called? What kind of GPA will impress admissions officers at America’s elite universities? The short answer is that it depends on several factors. So let’s dive in and learn all about the grade point average, its history, … 

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Deferred vs. Waitlisted: What is the difference?

When students open up their college admissions decisions, they’re unlikely to hope for a deferral or a waitlisting. Neither decision is definitive — it’s neither an acceptance nor a denial. But while it’s, of course, much better to get that acceptance right off the bat, deferred and waitlisted applicants still … 

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How to Write a Letter of Continued Interest

Was your child deferred after the Early Decision/Early Action round of admissions? Was your child waitlisted after the Regular Decision round of admissions? Either way, the student’s call to action is the same: they need to submit a powerful letter to the school that placed them in limbo. Some call … 

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When Do College Decisions Come Out for the Class of 2027?

If you applied to the Class of 2027 and you’re wondering when college decisions will be rolling out for the 2022-2023 admissions cycle, you’ve come to the right place. While some colleges jump the gun at times and others can be slower than expected to release notifications, these dates will … 

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The Game Plan for Deferred and Denied Students

Did your child receive a deferral or, worse, a denial from their dream Ivy League or other highly selective university in the Early Action / Early Decision round of admissions? If so, grieve the decision for a few minutes — and then get over it because you don’t have time … 

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