If you are ever wondering why your high school senior is a little crankier than usual, here’s some part of the laundry list that’s keeping them up at night: “Register for the SAT Subject Tests, prep for the ACT, ask science teacher if she’ll write a letter of recommendation,     Continue Reading...

This year saw a perfect storm for lots of rejection letters, with a high demand from a large and talented applicant pool and a stable college supply. Tougher competition at the most selective schools has a trickle-down effect to less selective schools. So everyone is feeling the burn of     Continue Reading...

Rejected. Uh-oh – it’s the word no one wants to see. Of course, the college letters phrase it much more delicately: “We had record applications this year, and we’re sorry that we’re not able to offer you a place in our freshman class.” However you phrase it, it     Continue Reading...

D-Day is fast approaching. May 1st is “Decision Day” or national candidate’s reply date and that means that high school seniors need to notify one college of their intention to attend and submit a deposit. Missing this deadline is really not an option since it can cost you your spot for next     Continue Reading...

 Computer servers at colleges across the country notice a spike in activity on Friday afternoons at around 5 p.m. during the months of March and April. Five o’clock is the standard release time for college notifications; students find out if they have been accepted, rejected or wait-listed.     Continue Reading...