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Rising Seniors: Here’s What to Do This Summer (Before Senior Year Sets You On Fire)

Rising Seniors: Here’s What to Do This Summer (Before Senior Year Sets You On Fire) There is a very specific look on a student’s face in October of senior year after having done nothing over the summer.

The schools that are watching 👀

The schools that are watching 👀 Demonstrated interest is admissions’ most misunderstood variable. This summer, don't make the twin mistakes of ignoring it where it sways decisions, or wasting effort where it doesn't matter.

Congratulations graduating seniors! And class of 2027, it is time to get to work! Here's the June edition of the College Lady Newsletter

June 2026 Newsletter from the College Lady June 2026 Newsletter                                                             Stay up-to-date on the application process with The College Lady, Wendie, Diana, Magda & Debbie

Applications To Washington University In St. Louis Are About To Surge

Applications To Washington University In St. Louis Are About To Surge WashU’s new Early Action plan, demonstrated interest policy, and reduced essay requirements could trigger a major surge in applications this admissions cycle.

Nonwhite Students Now Represent the Largest Share of U.S. College Enrollment

Nonwhite Students Now Represent the Largest Share of U.S. College Enrollment New IPEDS data reflect long-running demographic shifts in higher education.

College admissions game gets tougher as schools chase yield - AOL - https://aol.it/49cw3X1

How to make the most of your high school seniors last summer before college - https://bit.ly/4e1qvAn

University of Michigan poised to buy campus of downsized Lutheran college

University of Michigan poised to buy campus of downsized Lutheran college Nearly two years after Concordia University Ann Arbor moved to fold most of its programs, it’s looking to sell real estate for $60 million. 

What Harvard, Yale, And Penn Really Think About Your AP Scores

What Harvard, Yale, And Penn Really Think About Your AP Scores AP scores matter at Harvard, Yale & UPenn—but not how you think. Elite schools weigh them holistically, not just as proof of academic skill.

Declining enrollment is driving a $12 million budget deficit at the University of Vermont - VTDigger

Declining enrollment is driving a $12 million budget deficit at the University of Vermont - VTDigger The university expects to see a 15% decline in freshman undergraduate students this coming fall compared to last year, and a 7% decrease across all undergraduate grade levels.