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The college admissions season is flying by, and early admission decisions are already being released. Here’s our annual list of early admission decision notification dates!

Every college visit is a crucial part of the college search process and gets you one step closer to figuring out your college list. After all, the best way to learn about a college and its campus is to experience it firsthand. Spring semester is a great time to start planning college visits, since you can use your spring break to explore different campuses.

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 2030 in order to notify students of their decisions this spring.

Do you already know what career you want, or are you still exploring your options? A summer internship is a great opportunity to gain work experience and leadership skills, network with professionals, and learn more about a career field you’re interested in — even if you’re still in high school.

Class rank has long been a key metric in college admissions, offering a snapshot of a student’s academic standing among peers at the same school. This metric can indicate consistency and achievement over time, especially when comparing students from different schools with varying high school grading systems.

The University of Georgia, or UGA, is a popular public institution that attracts thousands of applicants each year. It has become increasingly selective in recent years, making admissions competitive. Understanding admissions trends and the University of Georgia acceptance rate for the class of 2029 is essential for developing your application strategy.

When college-bound students start preparing for the SAT or ACT, it’s common for them to wonder which test is better and if the ACT and SAT are considered equally in the application review process. There’s been a long-held myth that one test is favored over the other, but U.S. colleges and universities review the SAT and ACT equally.

It can be difficult to choose where to go to college, and it sometimes happens that a student realizes their current school isn’t working for them. Or perhaps a student starts out at a community college before continuing to a four-year school to finish their degree. Whatever the reason, transferring to another school is always an option. If you’re considering a transfer to another school, you are not alone.

January is almost here — a new year, a fresh start. If you’re like many people, you may have some goals you want to accomplish in 2026. Setting academic goals can help you stay focused and on track for the rest of the school year and beyond.

Congratulations! You were accepted to college through Early Decision or Early Action! But what do you need to do next? There are several things to consider moving forward, so it’s important for students to weigh all their options before accepting an early offer of admission.