Month: September 2012

A few of my students have begun to receive so-called “fast track” or “distinguished applicant” applications, and they’re more than a little confused. These apps, often pre-populated and sans essays or application fees, are typically used by smaller, regional schools hoping to bump up their national profiles. Schools such as…

I don't usually reference other college consultants, but Michelle Hernandez has a really nice chart that provides a digest of different admissions policies. Keep in mind that this list of schools isn't exhaustive, and other decision plans might exist. Brown University, until rather recently, offered a rather unusual Early plan…

We’re several months ahead of even the most pressing college application deadlines, but most seniors have been confronted with an issue that demands immediate attention: Requesting letters of recommendation, or LoRs. Clearly, this needs to be done immediately (most teachers will need not just the request itself, but also a…