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Early Decision 2 is a second round of Early Decision, a college application option that comes with the same binding agreement as ED1 (if the college accepts you, you're automatically committed to attend). However, ED2 applications have later deadlines, with applications due in January and results coming out in February.
Read MoreEarlier this summer, the University of California Board of Regents voted unanimously to adopt sweeping changes to the UC’s admission testing requirements.
Read MoreAs college application season creeps ever closer, chances are that you've heard of the fabled Early Decision silver bullet amongst all the tips and tricks to help your college applications.
Read MoreWith summer drawing to a close soon, college students and their families are trying to understand how their schools will approach the start of fall semester. Although many schools have still not announced their plans for the semester, it seems that most colleges are considering one of a handful of models. We are going to take a look at how different colleges and universities are approaching reopening.
Read MoreAs the end of your high school career draws near, your preparations for your next level of education well underway, there looms the ever-present question: what should I major in? Maybe you have no idea what to major in, or maybe you’re torn between multiple interests. Choosing a college major as a high school student can get you stuck in a mess of indecision—so to clear the muck, here are the essentials to consider:
Read MoreThe waitlist isn’t so much dreaded as much as it is disconcerting—especially for someone bracing themselves for the ultimatum of a yes-or-no answer. Amidst the questioning of “What about me didn't they like?” and “Why did my classmate get accepted but not me?” there lies an uncertainty of what the waitlist signifies in the first place
Read MoreThe University of California system just made a big shift to the standardized testing landscape.
Read MoreIn the same way many colleges admit students based on “intangible” factors, a college’s atmosphere also has an intangible aspect that seems difficult to capture until you actually step onto the campus. Here we’ll talk about a couple of considerations and questions you should be asking in regards to choosing a college given the fact that we are not able to visit schools at this time.
Read MoreTech-entrepreneur turned politician, Andrew Yang, was quoted saying that “We’re experiencing 10 years’ worth of transformation of our economy in 10 weeks.” due to COVID-19. A similar speed is being displayed in regards to college admissions, as schools close down to social distance and teach online via video conferencing. Among the changes are schools transitioning to test optional as it becomes harder for high school juniors and seniors to find SAT and ACT among the era of social distancing.
Read MoreCollege Board announced that AP testing will be moved to an online format this year to ensure social distancing. With only a few more days to prepare for AP exams since they are starting on May 11, here are two final takeaways to concentrate on.
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