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Why ‘test optional’ schools might still want to see your scores and you would want to send them out:

Should You Still Take The SAT Or ACT For "Test Optional" Colleges? — Forbes Many colleges around the country dropped the SAT or ACT requirement for admissions, and the result has been different than expected. What should you do as a student?

An interesting take on how diverse applicants could still make diversity an integral part of their application.

Harvard says it may still consider race during the admissions process — Business Insider Harvard University said it may still consider race in its admissions process. The statement came after the Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action in higher education. The court said race could still be considered in some cases.

A very useful guide to scholarships versus grants

Guide to College Grants and Scholarships The federal government, state governments and individual colleges award billions of financial aid each year.

Interesting article.

These are the highest-paying college majors, 4 years after graduation—many pay over $100,000 Half of the top 10 majors with graduates making the most money are subsets of engineering, according to new research.

How to maximize your need-based financial aid- reduce your prior year’s income. The planning should start 2 years ahead:

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/to-get-the-most-college-financial-aid-you-need-to-plan-2-years-ahead-11606141524?mod=newsviewer_click&link=sfmw_fb&fbclid=IwAR2jJZYTYeHFhDVXWXxL8W7MqA8Poen2bN9VpSLUuU5yXFI0pdZjZwXMs4s

To get the most college financial aid for your child, take these steps during sophomore year of high school Five things to do now if your child will start college in 2023.

When the test scores matter less, what’s your story?

College Admissions in a Covid Year: SATs Are Out, Personal Stories Are In — The Wall Street Journal The pandemic has dramatically changed what admissions officers are looking for.

With the delayed and canceled standardized testing, the soft factors are more important than ever in college admissions. What are the soft factors that actually matter? There is no clear line, really. This is why today is a critical time to start working with an experienced advisor.



The secrets of elite college admissions — The Wall Street Journal In the final “shaping” of an incoming class, academic standards give way to other, more ambiguous factors.

What should family do when the SAT scores do not count towards admission? Now, more than ever, great essays and a winning resume will get you into the school of your choice.



Colleges consider the unthinkable: dropping SAT and ACT requirements for next year's applicants — CNN High school juniors, it may be time to kiss your prep books goodbye. An increasing number of universities are dropping the SAT and ACT requirements in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Qualifying for financial aid has never been more important!

Why the tuition may reach six figures within the next 10 years for the nation’s top schools.

Six-Figure Price Tags Are Coming to Colleges The annual cost of attending several selective universities is slated to reach $100,000 within a few years.

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