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Students navigating the college admissions process continue to experience unique challenges and changes, including the announcement of an entirely digital SAT, continued test-optional policies, increasing application numbers, and each st…
Spring ushers in new beginnings and high school senior rites-of-passage, such as prom and graduation. Fortunately, many colleges and universities also have deeply rooted traditions celebrating the end of winter, the new life of spring, and…
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Class of 2028 Regular Decision Notification Dates
Are you ready for Regular Decision notification dates? Admissions offices across the U.S. are working hard to get through hundreds of thousands of Regular Decision college applications for the class of 2028 in order to notify students of th…
For waitlisted students, it can be hard to judge just how much of a chance they have of getting accepted off the waitlist. Data around waitlist acceptances can be scarce, especially as waitlists at top colleges grow and more and more schoo…
After many colleges reported all-time low acceptance rates, some students might be curious about their yield rates, or just how many of these admitted applicants have chosen to enroll. Yield is a priority for every college because it impac…
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When Should You Write a Letter of Continued Interest?
A letter of continued interest (often referred to as a LOCI) is a written statement that a student sends to the admissions office of a school they are still interested in attending, despite being deferred or waitlisted. Generally, these let…
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Colleges With Fun Finals Week Traditions
The word “finals” strikes fear in the hearts of most students, as it’s the culmination of a semester’s worth of work and sometimes the determining factor of a final course grade. The end of the semester can be especially distressing…
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The Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in 2023
Mechanical engineering involves the study of machines, materials, and mechanisms — that is, how things work. If you have a genuine interest in understanding how mechanical systems function and enjoy working with tools and machinery, this…
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Will Legacy Status Be the Next Admissions Factor to Go?
When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in June 2023, colleges and universities across the country scrambled to find alternative solutions that promote diversity and inclusion in the admissions process. For many, this mea…
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Summer Activities for Grades K-12
…d possibly even earning college credit. Carnegie Mellon University – Pre-College Programs Grades: 11 & 12 The summer Pre-College Programs at Carnegie Mellon allow students to preview what undergrad life is like. Students can learn ab…
Here are the Colleges That are Open for On-Campus Visits After more than a year without in-person college tours, some universities are reopening for on-campus visits. Visiting colleges can be a valuable opportunity for students to get a com…
Learn How Score Choice Works and Which Schools Honor It For high school students navigating the college application process, the back-to-school season is about a lot more than starting new classes. In addition to coursework, many students a…
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Summer Program and Activity Ideas For Performing Arts Students
…erested in acting, drama, or theater… Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh offers pre-college summer programs in drama and music that allow talented high school students to experience professional theater training and to get a sense o…
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Dr. Kat’s List: Five Colleges for Biology
…ersity of Washington, Emory University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Johns Hopkins University. From the lab to the classroom, we wish you the best of luck in your college search!…
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Dr. Kat’s List: Five Colleges for STEM Majors
…e US, including University of Maryland, Carnegie Mellon University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Boston University, and more. Students interested in STEM should spend time in high school developing their interests and participating in S…
….63% 17.50% 20.10% 18.90% 19.40% 20.00% Carnegie Mellon University TBA 11.00% 11.30% 13.50% 17.20% 15.40% 17.10% 22.10% Claremont McKenna College TBA 11.12% 10.30% 13.00% 10.00% 8.90% 8.90% 10.40% Colby College 6.64% 7.00% 7.45% 8.00% 9.40%…
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