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Will athlete recruitment for niche sports be under threat if the Supreme Court overturns race-conscious college admissions?
While colleges will certainly have to adjust how they go about identifying and admitting a racially diverse class should the Supreme Court, as widely expected, make race-conscious college admissions illegal, it is doubtful that niche sports recruitment will be axed as a result.
Early applications continue to increase at the elite colleges
With the first rounds of Early Decision, Restrictive Early Action and Early Action for the Class of 2027 now complete, only 14 elite colleges reported acceptance rates out of a total of 61 highly selective colleges we regularly track.
The discrimination suit against Harvard
The media covered these hearings extensively, and some of our readers have written to ask what the long-term implications would be if the Supreme Court finds in favor of the plaintiff, SFFA. First, we need to understand what the major issues are that the Supreme Court has been asked to decide.
You improve your chances of admission to these uber elite colleges when you apply early
With overall acceptance rates below 10%, these 24 uber elite colleges are incredibly tough to gain admission to when you apply Regular Decision.
What top colleges want you to reveal about yourself in the essay
A well-crafted college admissions essay can set you apart from the competition. Learn what top colleges are looking for in your essay.
What to do to prepare 7th to 9th graders on their journey to a top college
The middle school years are a crucial time for your child's development. Here are some tips on how you can help them prepare for their journey to a top college.
Application and financial aid deadlines at the top colleges 2022/2023
We understand that there are a lot of important dates and deadlines to keep track of when applying to college. That's why we've compiled all of the important dates into one place for you.
How to make smart use of Early Decision and Early Action
Learn when you should apply the ED/EA options, how to maximize your chances of getting in with either option, and some reasons why it might not be a good idea.
Academic Statistics at “Best of the Rest” Colleges
The colleges in the “best of the rest” list were selected based on middle 50% test score ranges that start at 1200 and who have acceptance rates above 25%.
“Best of the Rest” Colleges
This group of colleges follow right behind the 61 highly selective colleges ……… and have overlapping academic metrics……
Academic statistics that matter at the top colleges
The academic statistics show that the highly selective colleges desire and admit largely academically high performing students who can demonstrate…..
Acceptance rates down again at top colleges!
As college applications surge to new highs, some of the most selective schools are seeing their acceptance rates drop. Here's a look at which colleges have seen the biggest declines this year.
Who actually clears a top college's waitlist?
The chances of getting off a waitlist at any one college are unpredictable at best and the data … bears out this volatility.
Athlete Recruitment Opportunities for Varsity Sports at Top Colleges
Varsity sports played at the top colleges also offer great opportunities for athlete recruitment….
Where to gather information to create your college list
Given that acceptance rates have plummeted at so many colleges .. applicants need to throw out any pre-conceived ideas about which schools they think makes sense for them..
Do test scores improve chances of admissions?
Find out whether or not submitting test scores improves your chances of being accepted into the college of your choice.
Get admitted with a great college list!
Ideally, everyone of those colleges on the list must be ones that the applicant will be happy to attend if admitted.