by Jacob Reeves | Jan 13, 2023 | Articles, College Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships
What is rolling admission? Rolling admission colleges receive and respond to college applications during a larger window of time or “as they roll in.” Students can apply to these colleges almost anytime and then typically hear back sooner than they will from colleges...
by Jacob Reeves | Jan 9, 2023 | ACT, Articles, College Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships, High School, Standardized Tests
Standardized tests are an important (sometimes dreaded) part of the college admissions process. It’s a hurdle that students can overcome with the right preparation and support. But what is the ACT and how do you get your best score so you can get into the college of...
by Jacob Reeves | Jan 7, 2023 | Articles, College Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships, High School
The U.S. Department of Education recognizes over 4,000 colleges and universities. With so many options, how do you choose a college? Apply to at least seven colleges The first step in choosing a college is knowing your options and creating some competition. Make sure...
by Jacob Reeves | Jan 5, 2023 | Applications & Interviews, Articles, College Admissions
As you look at college admissions, how many colleges should you apply to? What types of colleges are important to include on your application list and why? How many colleges should you apply to? You want to create competition for your skills, so apply to at least...
by Jacob Reeves | Nov 27, 2022 | Articles, College Admissions, High School, Homeschool, Middle School
How do we restore enthusiasm? I never thought I’d say this, but I wish students talked more. When I went back to teaching high school students in-person in 2021, I barely recognized them. Other teachers agreed: students are subdued, quiet, withdrawn. I wish they...
by Jacob Reeves | Nov 14, 2022 | Articles, College Admissions
How do you handle a College Admissions Deferral or Waitlist? You’ve spent hours perfecting your college application. But when you receive a letter, it’s neither an acceptance nor a rejection. Instead, you are deferred or added to the waitlist. What do...
