EA vs. ED: What These Trends Mean for Your Teen in 2026

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Be among the first to understand what this year’s early admissions results are revealing. Families who grasp these early trends gain a clearer path through the years ahead.

 

Join us on Wednesday, December 17 at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET to learn what the early numbers reveal and how these insights can guide your teen through the upcoming admissions year.

 

Ideal for parents with teens in grades 8-11.

What the Early 2026 Results Reveal

The first wave of 2026 admissions results are in, and the emerging trends are hard to miss. Application behavior looks different. Selectivity is shifting in unexpected directions. Testing decisions are producing new patterns.

These changes are happening right now. Understanding them early will help your family prepare more confidently and plan with real-time information instead of outdated assumptions.

Paul Kanarek, Co-founder of The Princeton Review and former CEO of Collegewise, will guide you through the newest trends. With more than 40 years of experience in admissions, Paul is known for turning confusing admission data into clear insights that families can immediately use.


What You’ll Learn: 

  • The biggest takeaways from the early 2026 admissions results, so you can understand what colleges are prioritizing right now.

  • A clear breakdown of how testing choices, AI tools, and new review practices are shaping decisions and what this means for your teen’s strategy.

  • Real examples of what helped early applicants succeed and the common missteps that held students back.

  • Practical steps your family can start using immediately to stay ahead as the 2026 cycle unfolds.

 

👉 Reserve your spot today and gain a more straightforward path forward in this fast-changing landscape.

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Paul Kanarek

Co-founder of The Princeton Review & Former Collegewise CEO

Paul Kanarek is a globally recognized expert in college admission and testing, having founded The Princeton Review in California in 1983 and later becoming the CEO of Collegewise in 2015. Widely quoted in all major papers, he has appeared on multiple television shows and has spoken about US college admissions all over the world. Despite his academic record in high school, which his mother would say didn't hint at a career in education, Paul has since become one of the world's foremost experts on testing and admissions. He is renowned for his lively, insightful, and inspiring talks, such as in College Admissions Today: Fact vs Fiction, where he debunks some of the more painful mythology surrounding college admissions while being entertaining and informative. Giddy at the opportunity to help families genuinely enjoy finding a great college fit, Paul Kanarek is a testament to the power of hard work and determination in achieving one's goals.

About Collegewise

Since 1999, our team of 100+ counselors has dedicated their expertise to creating a worry-free, effortless college application process for students of all levels. 

Collegewise empowers students academically and relieves parents of their project management duties through our personalized counseling and tutoring programs. 

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