11/26/2019
"Available data suggest that student Advanced Placement (“AP”) tests and enrollments in college-level on-line courses have been expanding at 5-10% per year over the last decade." Use CR SCORE to make sure you understand the trends in higher ed!
Five Predictions About U.S. Higher Education In 2040
This post looks at five not-so-crazy predictions about how the U.S. market for four-year bachelor’s degrees will likely look quite different in 2040.
11/22/2019
According to the recent NCAC report. For the 2018–19 academic year, 29% of public schools reported employing at least one counselor (full- or part-time) whose exclusive responsibility was to provide college counseling. Is your kids getting the answers they need? Use CR SCORE!
11/18/2019
According to the recent NCAC report. The top factors colleges considered after grades, coursework and standardized test were the essay, a student’s demonstrated interest, counselor and teacher recs, class rank, and E.C. activities. Use CR SCORE to know what matters most!
11/13/2019
According to the recent NCAC report. For the Fall 2018 admission cycle, 43% of institutions reported using a waitlist. However, on average institutions only accepted an average of 20% of all students who chose to remain on their waitlists. Use CR SCORE to understand the process.
11/05/2019
Researchers calculate that retaking the SAT increases the likelihood of enrolling in a four-year college by 13%. However, underrepresented minority students are 9% less likely to retake the SAT than white students. Use CR SCORE to understand the process.
Minority Students Are Less Likely To Retake The SAT. This Is A Problem.
Retaking the SAT vastly improves college acceptance odds. Unfortunately, not enough minority students choose to retake the test.
11/01/2019
A study found, if the U of Cali were to consider only grades, then 12% of the top 10th of its applicants would be African-American & Latino; if it were to consider only test scores, that number would fall to 5%. Use CR-SCORE to find test-optional schools
A Civil-Rights Challenge to Testing Joins the College-Admissions Battle
A threatened lawsuit in California points the way to a stark solution for achieving racial diversity at universities: a ban on the consideration of test scores.
09/23/2019
"6 Common College Admissions Myths" Know the score- download the CRSCORE today.
6 Common College Admissions Myths
Get a feel for how much grades, tests and your resume really matter from those who review the applications.
09/20/2019
Check out these insights! "How Colleges Use SAT, ACT Results"
How Colleges Use SAT, ACT Results
College scoring policies can be broken down into two overarching categories: score choice and superscoring.
09/18/2019
"Test scores don't drive college admissions decisions; it's the more qualitative factors that help schools round out a class" Know the score-by using CRSCORE!
How Colleges Choose Which Students to Admit
Test scores don't drive college admissions decisions; it's the more qualitative factors that help schools round out a class, experts say.
09/16/2019
Thanks for the help! These are some great "Letter of Recommendation Examples for College Applicants" Thanx
What Makes a Great Letter of Recommendation for College
College admissions officers recall moments when recommendation letters made a difference.
09/12/2019
Great Advice on "How To Successfully Answer Supplemental Questions On College Applications" Thanx
How To Successfully Answer Supplemental Questions On College Applications
High school seniors, it's time to let colleges and universities hear your voice.