The University of Chicago has just launched a new binding early notification option that allows participants in its summer pre-college program to apply for early admission before everyone else. It’s called the Summer Student Early Notification program (SSEN), and it has added a new wrinkle to the early admissions process.

Welcome back to summer! Time to pick up a new book (or sixteen?). We're looking forward to reading on planes, on the beach, or just curled up on the couch—and we hope you'll join us with these 16 fantastic reads!

This year, our students earned 42 acceptances to Ivy League+ schools and 201 acceptances to the Top 50 universities in the US. Our liberal arts-focused students also earned 28 acceptances to the nation’s top liberal arts colleges while our global-aspiring students earned 85 acceptances to the Top 50 global universities. Check out the full list of student acceptances here!

“You don’t know what you don’t know.” Success, however we define it, is the culmination of lots of small decisions, most of which, by the time our children reach Junior year of high school, have already been made. More and more, I see parents, especially those with older children who have already been through the college process, recognize that investing the time to make wise choices earlier (like in 8th or 9th grade), can lay a strong foundation for later.

This spring, College Advisor Olivia is visiting some beautiful college campuses around her home state of Colorado. Her first stop: University of Colorado Boulder, home of the Buffaloes!

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!

Parents want to be helpful, and whether you’re watching your children sprint toward submitting their ED or EA apps or just embarking on this journey with your 9th graders, you probably find yourself asking: “How can I best support my child at this important time?” So what can you do?

USC is the rare gem of a university that has a large traditional campus while being located truly in the heart of a major city: in this case, Los Angeles. Read on to learn more about this iconic campus and its fantastically specialized academic programs.

It’s NACAC week, and this year’s conference is being held in Baltimore, MD! Follow along as College Advisor Olivia visits some beautiful college campuses in Washington, DC, and Baltimore this week. Her final stop: Johns Hopkins University!

It’s NACAC week, and this year’s conference is being held in Baltimore, MD! Follow along as College Advisor Olivia visits some beautiful college campuses in Washington, DC, and Baltimore this week. Today’s second stop: George Washington University!

It’s NACAC week, and this year’s conference is being held in Baltimore, MD! Follow along as College Advisor Olivia visits some beautiful college campuses in Washington, DC, and Baltimore this week, starting with iconic Georgetown!

It’s NACAC week, and this year’s conference is being held in Baltimore, MD! Follow along as College Advisor Olivia visits some beautiful college campuses in Washington, DC, and Baltimore this week. Today’s stop: American University!

I still remember my first semester transition to college, where it simply did not seem possible to complete all the work that was assigned to me. Luckily, I got in touch with an organizational coach who completely changed my relationship with my work and learning using strategies I still use today. Here are my top 4 tips:

While most college essay questions are relatively straightforward, some are downright bizarre. Take, for instance, Dartmouth’s question which states simply: “Celebrate your nerdy side.” So how do you answer these weird questions? Former Admissions Officer Olivia breaks it down.

At the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that “colleges and universities can no longer take race into consideration as a specific basis in admissions.”

The full implications of this decision, including how it will affect students applying in the upcoming 2023-24 admissions cycle and in future cycles, are still unclear. For now, here is what we know (and what we don’t know).

For her final New England college visit this summer, College Advisor Olivia got the chance to head up to beautiful Hanover, New Hampshire. Last stop: Dartmouth College!

Last week, College Advisor Olivia got the chance to visit Boston and check out a few of the more than 70 colleges and universities in the city. Last stop: Boston University!

Last week, College Advisor Olivia got the chance to visit Boston and check out a few of the more than 70 colleges and universities in the city. Next stop: Boston College!