Brown’s early decision statistics are out, revealing a whopping 20% increase in applicant numbers, up from 3,501 applicants last year to 4,169 this year. So what does that mean for this season of college applications and admissions? While it’s tempting to make grand...
College is a time of great change, your first foray into living independently. And yet the process of applying is often one managed intensely by parents — for good reason, considering they’re (probably) going to be the ones footing the bill. This can be really good,...
After that initial rush to submit EA/ED applications, it can be tempting to hit the snooze button for a while and catch a much-needed break before beginning the process anew with the regular round. At the same time, you will likely find yourself busier than ever with...
College location is one of the first things we notice about a school. If you’re able to go on a tour of campus, you’re likely to be swayed subconsciously by how pretty it is, or what kind of weather it is that day (more on that later). But how much does a school’s...
It’s hard to say exactly whether college admissions officers will spend time combing through your online presence in determining whether you’re a good candidate for the school. Although “less than a third” of colleges actually visit applicants’ social media, a Kaplan...
