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Is it Ethical for Colleges to Use Extended Waitlists?

An extended stay. Extended warranty. Extended sale. It all sounds good to me. But what about the[...]

What Colleges Don't Tell You About the Waitlist

Just imagine if you were the Dean of Admissions at the University of Southern California right now.[...]

How to Increase Your Chances of Admission from the Waitlist

More than ever, colleges are waitlisting a significant portion of their applicant pools. This is a[...]

How to Get Better Admissions and Financial Aid Outcomes This Time of Year

Colleges are incredibly stingy. Stingy when it comes to admissions offers. Stingy when it comes to[...]

College Admission with a Catch

Over the next few weeks, the last round of admissions decisions will be released. The predictable[...]

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