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The Top 5 Questions Impacting the Class of 2025

We are weeks away from launching Application Nation - Class of 2025 and, as always, I am excited to[...]

What Is Common App's Direct Admissions Program?

It's always a good feeling when your child gets an acceptance. But what if they get an acceptance[...]

Setting Limits in the College Admissions Process

Last night, Jennifer Breheny Wallace and I did a webinar on achievement pressure and the college[...]

You've Submitted Your Early Applications. Now What?

Congratulations seniors!

You got through the November 1st deadlines for many Early Decision and[...]

10 Important Standardized Testing Terms You Need to Know

"Superscores," "subscores," "scaled scores"…we get it. It’s stressful enough navigating[...]