Our previous post delved into the meaning behind “test-optional” policies that universities are transitioning to in response to COVID-19. But that’s not all – the admissions landscape is more than just one standardized test that strives to assess a range of...
This article was updated on March 20, 2021. Please scroll to the bottom of the latest update. In our previous blog post, we discussed how the SAT and ACT Spring test cancellations had an impact on college admissions. As a response, many universities, including...
You may have heard that the SAT and ACT (standardised tests required for entering into most American colleges) June exams are cancelled due to public health restrictions. Both exams have announced they would offer online, at-home formats of the examination in the...
We recently provided tips for a winning university interview that were published on Whizpa.com. Tip 1: Take the interview Most schools don’t have an interview requirement, but some do have the option. If a school you are applying to has the option for an interview,...
I hope you had a pleasant winter holiday break and are well-rested. For most students, the new year is the start of a new school term, which makes it a great time for a fresh start and to take inventory of your accomplishments last term. What were the most...
This article is by a guest blogger, Bernice Lee. You’ve heard how important it is for your child to meet admissions officers and alumni at school fairs to research different schools before applying. For several years I was a Yale alumni representative at several of...
