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Class of 2025, Are These College Admissions Trends Affecting You?

Almost all admissions decisions are in the hands of high school seniors right now which means the[...]

What Is the Latest Trend in 2024? Waitlist Acceptances

Back in April, I wrote a blog post suggesting that this year's waitlist activity felt a little[...]

Is Something Different with Waitlists This Year?

The University of Virginia didn't waste any time. The public university announced this week that it[...]

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.[...]

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