College Board Eliminates SAT Subject Tests Permanently
SAT Subject Tests and the Essay Section of the SAT are Gone for GoodThe College Board announced that it is discontinuing SAT Subject Tests permanently, as well as revamping the current SAT exam to eliminate the optional essay section.
Class of 2025 Regular Decision Notification Dates
Here’s When Students Can Expect to Receive Regular Admission DecisionsAre you ready for regular decision notification dates? Admissions offices across the US are working hard to get through hundreds of thousands of regular decision college applications for the class of 2025 in order to notify students of their decisions by the spring.
Colleges Extending Regular Decision Deadlines
Which Colleges Are Extending Their Regular Round Application Deadlines?Earlier this year, we announced that several colleges were opting to extend their early application deadlines. Now, several months later, it looks like many schools are following a similar path for their regular round process.
4 Signs You Should Consider Transferring Colleges
Here’s How to Know When It’s Time to Transfer Colleges Every student’s college admissions journey is unique and, for some, that may mean enrolling in more than one school before graduation day. According to Inside Higher Ed, more than one third of all college students transfer, so if you are considering other options for your higher education you’re not alone.
Early Decision II 101: What Students Need to Know
What Applicants Should Keep in Mind About ED IIAn increasing number of colleges are adding Early Decision II to their application options, often with a deadline in early- to mid-January.
Class of 2025 Early Admission Rates
Here are the Early Admissions Statistics for the Class of 2025The first members of the college class of 2025 are in! Here’s our breakdown of the early admission numbers for the class of 2025. More decisions will be released this month and into January, along with statistics, so we will be updating as more information becomes available!
College Planning for 2021
College Planning For Every Year of High SchoolWhether you’re in your first year of high school or getting ready for graduation, it’s important for students to stay consistent when it comes to college planning. To stay on track, we encourage students to set goals throughout their high school career that will ensure they meet every college preparation milestone.
Former Admissions Officers Give their Top College Application Tips
What Every Applicant Should Keep in Mind Before Regular Decision Deadlines For students who are working on regular decisions applications, the next few days are likely to be the home stretch. With many college application deadlines falling on January 1st, some students may be wondering what they can do to give their submissions that special “it” factor.
How to Submit the Common App
Our Step-By-Step Guide for Submitting the Common AppHitting “submit” the Common App is a major milestone in every student’s college admissions journey, however, students often have questions about how to actually send off their applications.
Making the Most of Winter Break: Virtual Activity Ideas for High School Students
Use Virtual Activities to Make the Most of Your Winter BreakFor many students, this winter break likely feels a bit different than others. The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing most students to stay at home, leaving many to wonder how they can spend their free time outside of a Netflix binge.
Class of 2025 Early Decision Notification Dates
Early Decision and Early Action Notification Dates for the 2020-21 Application SeasonThe college admissions season is flying by, and before you know it early admission decisions will be released. Here’s our annual list of early decision notification dates!
Coronavirus Cancellations: Admissions Testing and College Updates
The Latest on How Colleges and Universities in the US are Responding to COVID-19The response to concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has deeply affected college bound high school students with school closures and the cancelling of large gatherings, including campus visits and admissions tests.
How International Students are Read in Admissions
What International Students Can Expect in the US Admissions ProcessThe US is still a popular destination for international students pursuing a university education, and US universities welcome international students with open arms. However, the admissions process for international students to US universities can be especially rigorous, as there are a number of requirements for international applicants and international students are read slightly differently than their US counterparts.
Just Admit It: Does Demonstrated Interest Really Matter?
A Recent Episode of Just Admit It Explains How Demonstrated Interest Influences Your Admissions OddsWhile most students understand the importance of admissions factors like grades and test scores, many don’t realize that demonstrated interest can have a big impact on your chances of admission. Although it can’t be captured by a single number in a similar matter, that doesn’t mean that demonstrated interest doesn’t matter.
5 Ways to Deal With Test Anxiety
If You’re Dealing with Test Anxiety, Try These TipsFinal exams are approaching, and while pre-exam jitters are almost inevitable, some students may experience more pronounced stress levels due to test anxiety. If you worry and self-doubt are interfering with your test-taking experience, you’re not alone: as many as 30% of first-year college students experience test anxiety.
Just Admit It: Why do Supplemental Essays Matter?
How Important are Supplemental Essays?We all know the personal statement is a huge part of the college application, but how important are those extra supplemental essays? For many students writing fatigue can set in and they don’t spend as much time working on those – especially as application deadlines loom. So how important is it to spend time on those supplements?
What You Need to Know About the Latin SAT Subject Test
Read This If You’re Considering Taking the SAT Subject Test in LatinBy Andy, IvyWise Master Tutor
Once you’ve determined that you’re interested in taking SAT Subject Tests, the next question on many students’ minds is which exams they should take. While every SAT Subject Test is one-hour and designed to assess your knowledge and skills in a certain subject, the exams themselves vary greatly.
What to Know About AP Subject Tests
An Overview for Students Who Are Interested in AP Subject TestsAP Subject Tests are likely to be a part of many students’ high school experience as students take advanced courses in order to boost their course rigor. These exams can be an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your expertise in a subject that you are passionate about and maybe even earn some college credit.
Just Admit It: What’s Going on With Standardized Testing?
Learn What’s Happening With Standardized Testing Right NowIt’s a question on many students’ minds, particularly during an application cycle marked with uncertainty: what’s happening with standardized testing? With an increasing number of schools transitioning to test optional policies, some applicants may wonder if it is even worth it to take the SAT or ACT.
Tips for Success in a Flipped Classroom
Learn How to Make the Most of a Flipped Classroom ExperienceBy Kaitlyn, IvyWise Master Tutor
The flipped classroom model is gaining popularity as schools continue to adapt to the changes brought on by the ongoing pandemic. In a flipped classroom, the instruction doesn’t take place in class. Instead, class time is spent answering questions and discussing topics, with videos and note taking reserved for homework.