Waitlist or Deferred: What Do They Mean?

There are four answers that your student can receive from the admissions committee: accepted, rejected, deferred or waitlisted.

College acceptance letters are on their way out - some students may have already received them. There are four answers that your student can receive from the admissions committee: accepted, rejected, deferred or waitlisted. The first two are pretty easy to decipher, however the last two are a little more complicated. Receiving a deferred answer … [Read more...]

Essays & Extracurricular Activities: Impressing College Admissions Officers

There’s no magic formula when it comes to what College Admission Officers are looking for in a student. So the question becomes, “How do you get noticed in the sea of college applications?” While grades are important, many experts believe that what makes a student’s application stand out are two main elements: the personal statement, or … [Read more...]

ACT vs. SAT: Which is Best?

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When it comes to college admissions, many parents and students wonder if it's best to focus on achieving a high ACT score or whether they should turn their focus to the SAT test. The answer is, it really depends. When it comes to the ACT vs. SAT, there are several factors to consider. Just make sure you check the requirements of all the schools you … [Read more...]

Early Action vs. Early Decision

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One of the most confusing aspects of college admission is their early admissions policy. Early admissions programs have become increasingly common with approximately two out of three of the country’s top universities and colleges offering some kind of early admissions program. It’s important to know the difference between early action and early … [Read more...]

Super Scoring & College Admissions

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Super Scoring has become commonplace in the college admissions process. The common application even has a section now where you can super score your tests. But what is Super Scoring and how does it affect your college admissions? As the name implies, Super Scoring is the best of your test scores. Over time, the College Board and the college … [Read more...]