The high school Class of 2025 is currently receiving early action (EA) and early decision (ED) college admissions decisions. Data from recent years, combined with feedback from colleges and students, make it probable that we will see more record-breaking application numbers over the coming weeks and months. This will likely lead to more rejections, deferrals, […]
By Allison Grandits, Grand Fit Educational Consulting According to the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, 63.8% of colleges who responded to their survey of the most important factors in college admissions said that the strength of high school curriculum is of “considerable importance,” third behind grades in college prep courses and grades in all […]
Last updated 5/14/26 (to address the April 2026 ACT Digital test being graded more harshly than paper!) By: Brian Eufinger, Edison Prep The ACT has long administered the international ACT on computers, and more recently, domestically via “school day testing”: many school districts do state-wide testing. Only recently has the ACT made the digital version […]
12/20/2024 Winter break is the perfect opportunity for sophomores and juniors to make progress on their SAT or ACT prep—without feeling like they’re missing out on the holiday fun. Of course, it’s important to relax and recharge; but dedicating a few minutes each day can set students up for success during the spring testing season. […]
By Kate Harmer, Catalyst College Counseling Every year, there is much excitement and anticipation surrounding the UGA Early Action admissions decisions that drop the Friday afternoon before Thanksgiving. Last week was no different. But among the excited messages conveying good news, a few students were surprised. They expected to not only be admitted to UGA, […]
By Jen Henry, The Write Path Aiming (Too) High I had a call with some prospective new clients the other day. They were encouraging their bright, talented and well-rounded daughter to “reach for the stars” in her college application process. My response was, “Absolutely! As long as she creates a balanced list.” Too often, I […]
By Steve Tapper, Independent College Counselor High schools have a variety of grading scales, grade distributions, average ACT/SAT scores, and availability of Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. To provide colleges with context for college admissions officers to understand a student’s academic experience, high schools send colleges a high school profile. In this […]
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