A NEW ERA IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
02/28/2023
Previously an admissions structure for those without an Early Decision program, Early Action is becoming popular among many private colleges that also have a binding ED round.
https://www.unionhalladvising.com/consultation
02/27/2023
There are so many great results already this year for our kids. We are proud and happy when they get what they want - even if it takes a mountain of effort!
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02/26/2023
This is the first year that USC has called its early application date Early Action, knocking it off a few lists from students who had otherwise applied to a Restrictive Early Action (REA) school. It didn’t seem to stop the applications from coming in, though, with over 40K applying by the early date and another 40K applying by the regular date. This is up over 20% from last year.
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02/25/2023
Many in higher education are sounding the alarm about how the end of affirmative action will all but eliminate diversity on campus. We don’t think that is true.
https://www.unionhalladvising.com/post/the-relevance-of-affirmative-action-in-college-admissions
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02/24/2023
Most schools kept test-optional admissions in place this year. But one school that went back to requiring the SAT or ACT was MIT. What happened? Well, they saw a decrease in Early Action applications by almost 20%. Note, however, that applications did not fall all the way to the Class of 2024 levels, which was the application year before the pandemic when test scores were also required. It’s still an increase of 28% since that year, even if it is a far cry from the 62% increase in the first year of pandemic-era test-optional admissions.
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02/23/2023
For those who want the best of both worlds, the 4+1 program is a great option. Yes, it takes one additional year to achieve (which you spend at Penn), but you also get an Ivy League degree out of the deal. Of course, going to a top-tier liberal arts school like Haverford can lead to many graduation options!
https://www.unionhalladvising.com/consultation
02/22/2023
A new study by a DC think tank concludes that the early decision process is unfair and closes off opportunities for underrepresented students to attend highly selective colleges.
https://www.unionhalladvising.com/post/is-early-decision-unfair
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02/21/2023
We are big believers that this process does not need to be stressful - it’s all about how you approach it!
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02/20/2023
Many people feel strongly that athletes should not get preference in the college admissions process. That is fine. Just don’t question the success of these kids.
https://www.unionhalladvising.com/post/the-role-of-athletics-in-college-admissions
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02/19/2023
It can be enticing to drop Spanish IV to take an extra science class as a senior. And while it will look good to take AP Biology and AP Chemistry in the same year, don’t do so if it means you need to drop another core class. The top colleges want to see you’ve spent your high school years being well-prepared for a liberal arts curriculum.
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02/18/2023
The Early Decision (ED) process is one of risk and reward for most students. Be thoughtful about how you make your choice.
https://www.unionhalladvising.com/post/how-to-make-an-early-decision-choice
https://www.unionhalladvising.com/consultation
02/17/2023
We are continually reminded of how important it is for applicants to convince the schools they are applying to that they will actually enroll.
https://www.unionhalladvising.com/post/demonstrated-interest-in-action
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