01Feb
2023
Chinese Applicants
Navigating the labyrinthine and highly competitive landscape of applying to an undergraduate college in the United States as an international Chinese student presents a formidable challenge, marked by a plethora […]
01Feb
2023
Race and Ethnicity in College Admissions
The impact of homeschooling on college admissions in the United States presents unique and formidable challenges that are often overlooked. Homeschooled applicants may face difficulties in the admission process due […]
01Feb
2023
Homeschooling Impact on College Admissions
As a college admissions officer, I have seen the increasing prevalence of homeschooling and its impact on the college admissions process. Homeschooling provides students with a unique educational experience, often […]
01Feb
2023
Social Media and College Admissions
As a college admissions officer, I am acutely aware of the nuanced role that social media plays in the admissions process. While social media can certainly serve as a platform […]
01Feb
2023
Access and Affordability
Access and affordability issues in private colleges have become a growing concern in recent years, as many students and families struggle to pay for higher education. Private colleges are often […]
01Feb
2023
Early Decision Benefits
Early Decision (ED) is a type of college admissions process where students apply to a college or university by a designated early deadline and receive a decision on their admission […]
01Feb
2023
College Essays
College admissions essays have been a source of controversy in recent years, as many students and admissions officials struggle to determine what makes a great essay and what constitutes acceptable […]
01Feb
2023
SAT Optional Policies
SAT optional testing policies refer to the practice of allowing college applicants to apply to a college or university without submitting their SAT or ACT scores. This practice has been […]
01Feb
2023
Legacy Admissions Perspective
Legacy admissions is a controversial practice at highly selective colleges and universities, where the children or grandchildren of alumni are given preferential treatment in the admissions process. This practice has […]