The AP (Advanced Placement) Program is administered by the College Board (the same folks who cook up the SATs) and is technically considered a college-level curriculum.  Some courses are a full year; some are only half. All AP exams are given in May, and you...

What sort of extracurriculars are college admissions committees really looking for? Which ones are right for you? Here’s why extracurriculars are so important for getting into college, and how they can help you figure out something just as important: what really interests you. Extracurriculars show who...

While there isn’t much good news when it comes to college tuition costs, there is one bright spot: you probably won’t have to pay the sticker price. Almost all U.S. residents (and some international students) qualify for some form of aid, whether it’s through a...

By Stefan Maisnier This March, the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) announced the biggest change to the GMAT in decades – a new GMAT Focus Edition. This new admissions exam option is expected to launch sometime in the second half of 2023, while the current GMAT...

We’re here to figure out the ins and outs of applying Round 3 to business school. Well, if you’re looking to ensure a positive outcome, then the answer is clear… never! Do it? Don’t do it? Do it if certain conditions are met? Never ever do...

The early bird gets into their top choice school, so they say (don’t they?). It’s never a bad idea to be ahead of the game, especially when it comes to college applications. Is it Worth it to be an Early Bird? Beyond simply reducing stress, applying early...

To sum up business school applications using a borrowed phrase from Gen Z: “It’s a LOT.” You’ve got (1) application essays, (2) the resume, (3) letters of recommendation, (4) interviews, and more. We can dive right in and talk through each component, but let’s take a...

About 450 colleges offer students the choice to apply early, but what does it mean? And more importantly, is it worth it? First, let’s break down these early admissions plans as though they are a relationship status. Early Decision (ED) (You will be Married to the school.) Students...

Rounding out the top 5 of US News’ university rankings is Dear Old Yale University. The New Haven university’s inability to stay at the tippy top may be due to a consistently lower “peer assessment score” for undergraduate academic reputation, but as any proud Bulldog will...

“The early bird gets the worm,” as the saying goes.  This is as true for the college admissions process as it is for hardcore shoppers trying to snag the best deal on Black Friday (or, you know, for birds-catching worms).  The college admissions process is insanely competitive,...