3/10/25
The College Admissions Calendar Checklist
Founder and CEO Lindsay Tanne was recently tapped by Town and Country to share how families of high school students can get ahead and manage the anxiety of the application process. The trick is to understand where you are—and where you could be—in the process, using tools such as our college admissions calendar checklist.
Regular Decision Notification Dates 2024-2025 (Class of 2029)
Regular decision 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.
LogicPrep's 2024-2025 Early Acceptances
In the 2024-25 college application cycle, more colleges expanded their options for applying early, largely by adding non-binding Early Action options to their already existing November deadlines for Early Decision.
The New ACT in 2025: What's Changing and When
You may have heard the ACT is changing in 2025, and registration is now open for the April, June, and July test dates (as of December 5). Here’s everything you need to know about what is changing and when.
Can I Lie About My Academic Interests on My College Application?
Many students struggle with how to represent their interests on their college applications, so when I saw this inquiry in the New York Times Magazine’s Ethicist column, I couldn’t help but read—and then chime into the conversation!
Lindsay Tanne of LogicPrep on Greenwich Moms' "Meet a Mom"
LogicPrep CEO Lindsay Tanne is featured on the Greenwich Moms blog! She shares how she’s been helping students and families navigate the college application process for over a decade while being a mom of her 5 children/step-children.
ROI and College Rankings
The latest batch of college rankings has us thinking: about our perception of the value of college, about how individual colleges are evolving, and about what really makes a school “good.”
College Tours with Olivia: UCLA
UCLA is the #1 public university in the United States, and the most selective of the nine UC campuses. A perpetual favorite of many students looking for a big school in a big city, they have an intense rivalry with USC, and our tour guide made sure we learned all the reasons why UCLA is better than their cross-town rivals.
College Tours with Olivia: The Claremont Colleges
This week is NACAC week (that’s the National Association for College Admission Counseling), and this year’s conference is being held in Los Angeles, CA!
Today, I got the chance to visit all five of The Claremont Colleges in nearby Claremont, CA. Read on for my thoughts about these unique campus communities.
Embracing Change: Planning Ahead for the Revised UCAS Personal Statement
The UK's university admissions process, managed by the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), is undergoing significant revisions to the personal statement. Global College Advisor Kevin explores why UCAS is implementing them and how students can plan ahead to make the most of this new format.
College Tours with Olivia: Occidental
Affectionately known as Oxy, Occidental College is where President Barack Obama got his start before transferring to Columbia University. With strong ties to political campaigns and the United Nations, as well as deep connections in LA’s biggest industries, Oxy really offers the best of both worlds to students who want a traditional small campus environment but with the energy and opportunity of Los Angeles just a stone’s throw away.
College Tours with Olivia: Chapman
Founded in 1861, Chapman has been dedicated to access and diversity since day one. From the very first graduating class, the university has been welcoming to people of all ages, genders, and races, and that ethos still drives the university today.
A New Early Decision Option at UChicago Could Be a Game Changer
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.
LogicPrep's 2024 Summer Reading List
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!
Congratulations to the LogicPrep Class of 2024!
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!
The Value of an Early Start to College Advising
“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.
College Tours with Olivia: CU Boulder
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!
4 Differences Between UK and US Universities
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.
How To Apply To Canadian Universities
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:
What do colleges see when I submit my test scores?
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!