Matriculated in the Middle

Nov 16, 2021 | Blog Posts

Having received a record number of applicants for the 2021-2022 school year, Harvard University hit their lowest acceptance rate of 3.43%, as compared to the previous year’s 4.5%. The Harvard Crimson conducted their annual freshman survey, to which 75% of students...

Amherst Ends Legacy Admissions

Nov 9, 2021 | Blog Posts

Amherst College has ended legacy preference, no longer giving children of alumni an advantage in admissions. This decision was made in an attempt to level the playing field in college admissions, as Amherst wants to create access to educational opportunities for as...

New Financial Restructuring Campaigns at Yale and Cornell

Nov 5, 2021 | Blog, Blog Posts

The cost of attending elite educational institutions has long been a topic of intense debate: private school costs often place a significant financial burden on families. In light of the recent pandemic and increasing student concern over the negative impact of...

Is Early Decision Right For Me?

Oct 21, 2020 | Blog

Applying to colleges under their Early Decision program (ED) can be both alluring and scary for prospective applicants. On one hand, it offers an increased chance of admission and the peace of mind that comes with completing your entire college decision process by...

How to know if you need a college consultant

May 15, 2020 | Blog

The college admissions landscape is constantly changing. Even the best intentioned parents, students, and guidance counselors struggle to navigate it successfully. And the college application process doesn’t begin senior fall; setting yourself up for success starts...