During my eight years working in selective college admissions, the question I got asked most often was, “Is it better to get an A in a standard-level class or a B in an AP-level class?” The...
Continue ReadingDuring my eight years working in selective college admissions, the question I got asked most often was, “Is it better to get an A in a standard-level class or a B in an AP-level class?” The...
Continue ReadingIf you're a high school senior who applied Early Action or Early Decision to a college, you may be admitted, denied, or deferred. A deferral is a college’s way of saying “maybe.” But what...
Continue ReadingIn the last two years, colleges have continued to adapt their policies for on-campus visits. We've seen a rise in virtual visits and ebbs and flows of the traditional on-campus visit. We...
Continue ReadingWhat types of test scores are needed for Ivy League schools? If you’re interested in attending an Ivy League university, you’re probably wondering if your test scores are up to scratch....
Continue ReadingWhat is a perfect score on the SAT? A perfect score on the SAT is a 1600. The test itself is scored on a scale from a minimum of 400 to a maximum of 1600, compiled from two primary...
Continue ReadingStudents applying to transfer to a different college usually don’t have to worry about taking the SATs or balancing AP classes like you did in your high school days. But you’ll probably...
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