My College Wise

10/05/2022

Should never have counted in the first place!

New IPEDS reporting policies could prompt some institutions to examine the barriers for students to finish applying.

08/26/2022

08/17/2022

Teens face new complication in college search.

State laws on reproductive rights are a sudden new variable for students mulling where to apply to college.

08/17/2022

07/23/2022

This is a terrific post by Ali Beaumont. Definitely worth the read.

This has been a rough few weeks. I have had many difficult conversations with students, parents, and families. I feel like my new name should be “dream crusher.” I am not trying to be funny because it is not funny. The current college admissions landscape for selective colleges is very, very tou...

07/05/2022

Good Advice!

The way students approach this important time of change can set the stage for a successful college experience.

06/09/2022

http://www.forbes.com/sites/brennanbarnard/2022/06/09/be-a-college-admission-data-scientist/

In its most perfect form, the college search should be about making a good match between one’s strengths and interests and a school that will support their aspirations and growth.

04/02/2022

A different perspective on the SAT and ACT tests.

MIT brings back a test that, despite its reputation, helps low-income students in an inequitable society.

01/28/2022

https://www.commonapp.org/blog/2022-2023-common-app-essay-prompts

The Common App essay prompts will remain the same for 2022-2023. Because as we enter the third year of a global pandemic, consistency is not a bad thing.

01/28/2022

More BIG News!

Jan. 27, 2022

01/25/2022

Once Again! Another Change at Collegeboard!

Learn about the digital SAT Suite of Assessments. See what's staying the same and what's changing for students, educators, and more.

12/14/2021

https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/14/us/cornell-university-covid-cases/index.html

Cornell University is shutting down its Ithaca, New York, campus and moving to "alert level red" after what the school described as a "rapid spread" of Covid-19 among students.