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How to Keep Up With Changes and Challenges in These Uncertain Political Times

If you feel like college admissions is getting more complicated every year, you’re not wrong. Between shifting financial aid policies,...

Warren Buck

Mar 152 min read

How to Fill Out the Common App Without Getting Overwhelmed

The Common Application ( Common App ) is supposed to make life easier—one application that students can send to multiple schools. But if...

Warren Buck

Mar 143 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Rolling Admissions (And How to Use It to Your Advantage)

Let’s talk about Rolling Admissions —one of the most overlooked (and misunderstood) parts of the college application process. If you’ve...

Warren Buck

Mar 133 min read

Should Your Student Use the Common App or Apply Directly?

For most students, the Common Application (Common App) is the easiest, most efficient way to apply to college. With over 1,000 schools...

Warren Buck

Mar 133 min read

How to Use Demonstrated Interest to Your Advantage

Most families focus on the big pieces of the admissions process—GPA, test scores, essays—but did you know that some colleges track...

Warren Buck

Mar 132 min read

The Biggest Red Flags on College Applications

When admissions officers review applications, they’re not just looking for reasons to say yes —they’re also looking for reasons to say...

Warren Buck

Mar 133 min read

How to Make Your Application Stand Out (Even Without Perfect Scores)

The college admissions process often feels like a numbers game—high GPAs, SAT/ACT scores, AP classes. But what if your student isn’t at...

Warren Buck

Mar 133 min read

How to Get a Strong Letter of Recommendation for College

A strong letter of recommendation can make a real impact on college applications. The right letter gives admissions officers insight into...

Warren Buck

Mar 134 min read

Early Action vs. Regular Decision: What’s the Real Difference?

Yesterday, we explored the great debate of Early Action (EA) vs. Regular Decision (RD)—and some of you had excellent follow-up questions....

Warren Buck

Mar 131 min read

To Apply Early Action or Not? A College Admissions Drama in One Act

Scene: A high school student’s bedroom. The desk is cluttered with college brochures. A weary parent enters, application deadlines in...

Warren Buck

Mar 132 min read

Should Your Student Apply Early Action, Early Decision, or Regular Decision? And What the Heck is the Difference?

If you’re new to the college admissions process, you’ve probably come across a confusing alphabet soup of application terms— ED, EA, REA,...

Warren Buck

Mar 134 min read

How to Tell if a College is a Good Fit (Beyond Just Rankings)

If you’ve spent any time researching colleges, you’ve probably seen the same handful of schools at the top of every ranking list. And if...

Warren Buck

Mar 133 min read

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