When it comes to data based on real students and real outcomes, test-optional policies can actually undermine some diversity initiatives. For example, according to Stuart Schmill, MIT’s Dean of Admissions, “Once we brought the test requirement back, we admitted the most diverse class that we ever had in our history.”
Early Decision and Early Action notifications will be out before you know it! Take a look at our list to see when you will find out the news. Looking for a college not on our list? Let us know.
The UK is home to many outstanding universities, and studying in the UK is a great option for international students. From the heart of London, to coastal towns and more remote villages, there’s something for everyone. But there are some clear differences between the UK and US, starting with how you choose and apply to a university.
Jamie R, our UK expert, shares the 4 main differences between the US and the UK to consider before you apply.
Did you know Canada is the 3rd leading destination for international students? Though Canada is often an afterthought for students applying to study in North America, it shouldn’t be! The Great White North has a lot to offer ambitious international students. Here’s everything you need to know:
Is it bad to take the SAT or ACT lots of times? What is Score Choice and which colleges use it? When and where do I need to submit official test scores? If I submit a superscore, will colleges see my lower subscores and evaluate those too? We’re answering all those questions and more so you can submit your scores (or not submit them) with confidence!
We’ve been saying for years now that the COVID-19 pandemic (and the subsequent wave of test-optional policies) completely upended the college application process. Elite admission rates that once were low but manageable are now outrageous—and at most universities, they’re not improving.
Remember how your application was read by two different admissions officers, either individually or in a team? As a result of their evaluation, your application has now been sorted into a bin. There are many pathways to getting deferred/waitlisted or denied, but only one way to get admitted: the Selection Committee.
If you’re a high school senior, chances are you recently hit the submit button on at least a few of your college applications – congratulations! Now you’re probably wondering what’s going to happen to that application over the next 2-3 months while you await the college’s decision. Olivia dives into the nuances of application reading and review in the first post of our Inside Admissions series.
Along with decision letters, top colleges and universities have also begun releasing their acceptance data for the Class of 2026. And boy was it a tough one, with headlines pointing to record-low acceptance rates at nearly all of the most selective colleges in the country. But, there are also some glimmers of hope for future applicants!
LogicPrep once again participated in the largest college admission counseling conference of the year: NACAC 2021. This year’s conference was offered both virtually and in-person, mirroring the strategies that many colleges and universities have employed to keep their students safe throughout the pandemic. After many sessions and much note-taking, we’re sharing our top three highlights here.
LogicPrep tutor B. has spent the better part of the past ten years teaching, both at schools and universities, public and private, and has come to certain conclusions about the art of learning and the more difficult art of teaching. Read his 10 lessons from 10 years as a teacher!
With schools closed and many of us being asked to self-isolate, families are scrambling to find educational and creative resources to keep adolescents engaged— and to maintain sanity for the entire family. We asked the entire LogicPrep team (plus some of our LogicPrep families) to tell us what they’re doing during self-isolation and compiled a list for you here.
