Navigating the Chaos in Test-Optional Admissions
In some ways, it might seem like these two announcements just cause even more confusion about test-optional admission. I actually believe they bring some needed clarity.
The CLT versus the ACT and SAT
Let’s compare the CLT versus the ACT and SAT alternatives. If you don’t live in Florida, there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of the CLT!
Let’s Talk About Application Lists
There’s a new trend in college application lists recently, and I don’t think it’s a positive one. It can be avoided with some “homework.”
What Does Holistic College Admission Mean?
A holistic approach is not based solely on GPAs or test scores or other numerical data. So what does holistic college admission mean?
The Digital SAT vs The Paper SAT – What You Need to Know
Learn about the differences between the new digital SAT vs the paper SAT, as well as the challenges and advantages
My 5 Favorite College Campuses
Here are 5 of my personal favorite college campuses and 3 Honorable Mentions, of the ones I’ve visited in-person.
AP vs IB vs AICE – Which One is Best?
Since you clicked on the title, it’s likely you already know what “AP vs IB vs AICE” is referring to. But just in case: AP – Advanced Placement IB – International Baccalaureate AICE – Advanced International Certificate of Education (This is also often referred to as the Cambridge curriculum) All three of the above are…
The End of Race-Conscious Admissions – Or Is it?
If you’re tuned in to higher ed, or maybe the news in general today, you’ll see headlines like “The End of Race-Conscious Admissions” or some go further and say “The End of Affirmative Action.” It seems that it’s not truly accurate. It feels a little too complex to try to explain in a social media…
A Guide to the Different Types of College Student Loans.
It is crucial that families understand the different types of college student loans so that they are making an informed decision
The 4 Latest College Admission Tips For 2023-24
Here are the 4 latest college admission tips for the classes of 2024 and 2025, based on the admission trends in 2023.