In a recent New York Times op-ed, guest writer Emi Neitfield reflected on the dilemma she faced when applying to college in the 2009-2010 school year: whether or not to disclose her mental health issues in her applications. Between ages 13-15, Neitfield was hospitalized multiple times, spent nine months in [...]
As 2023 begins, there are several major changes that will impact the college admissions landscape this year and beyond. Below are descriptions of four of them, along with one wildcard. Pell Grant Increase For students and families relying on need-based financial aid, the Pell Grant increase is welcome news. The [...]
Last week, the Supreme Court heard opening arguments for two cases about affirmative action in college admissions. An organization called Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) sued both Harvard and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill over their consideration of race in admissions decisions. Many legal experts, higher education professionals, [...]
Guest blog post by Scott Moser, Moser Educational Services The considerable growth in the number of colleges offering test-optional admissions has led many students and parents to question whether the ACT/SAT are necessary or relevant. Unfortunately, the answer is not simple, and whether a student should take these tests and [...]
Perhaps you read the recent Wall Street Journal article entitled, "To Get Into the Ivy League, 'Extraordinary' Isn't Always Enough These Days." The article is about Kaitlyn Younger, a student in Texas who applied to twelve colleges (including several Ivies) and was only admitted to two of them. As described [...]
Discovery College Consulting's Class of 2022 applied to college during the most competitive application season in history. Despite this, all of our students received multiple acceptances. Our 20 students were admitted to 74 different colleges, which are pictured to the right (click the image to enlarge it). They will be [...]
It’s the rare college applicant who didn’t receive at least one denial this spring. And while misery loves company, being told you’re not alone doesn’t lessen the disappointment. Still, being denied, even by only one of the colleges you applied to, can be a surprisingly positive experience. The 2022 admissions [...]
If you're a high school student, chances are you've received at least one letter or email inviting you to apply to a summer program on a college campus, also known as a pre-college program. You may have gotten the impression that you were among a select group of students to [...]
As students decide what colleges to apply to, they often wonder whether to apply anywhere Early Decision (ED). ED deadlines are typically in early November, and admissions decisions are usually released in mid- to late-December. Unlike Early Action, Early Decision involves a binding commitment, meaning that if a student is [...]
High school students share information at school and online. Parents swap stories in the carpool lane and during backyard bar-b-ques. But when it comes to college admissions, can you believe everything you hear? During a recent webinar, admissions officers from seven different colleges addressed and corrected some common misconceptions. 1. [...]
