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Sep 24

Test Optional Really Does Mean Test Optional

  In March, we announced that we would be going test-optional for the next three admissions cycles. From our recent conversations with counselors, students…

JT Duck Inside Admissions
Sep 10

A 2020 Guide for “Fly-in” Programs

Hi again! I wanted to revisit my first ever blog post to offer new tips on diversity fly-in programs since the fly-in aspect of these programs is on pause…

Pamela Toscano Inside Admissions
Sep 09

Shaping Your College List

Where did the summer go?! Right now my colleagues and I are hustling to wrap up important summer projects before we head out on the road to connect with…

Sean Ashburn Inside Admissions
Sep 04

10 Pieces of essential admissions lingo… and what you need to know about them

  I’ll be the first to admit it: college admissions can be a little buzzword-y sometimes. When I was in high school, I remember internally groaning as…

Aidan O'Shea Inside Admissions
Aug 17

Does it fit?

The term “fit” is likely one of the most overused in the college admissions process (up there with “holistic”). But hey, it’s a word that’s trying to capture…

Sean Ashburn Inside Admissions
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