If you are an international student from a non–English-speaking country who is interested in studying at an American university, you probably have heard about the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A score from one of these tests is typically required for international students. These tests measure…
Admission Stats for the Class of 2022 Many of the most highly selective colleges in the U.S. released their total admission statistics for the Class of 2022. As always, significantly more students applied than were accepted. And this year, it was harder than ever to get in. What this also means is that more students…
Parents, you are in for a surprise if you think college admissions is anything like you experienced it. The whole process has changed. Colleges are more selective and students are more competitive. Unsurprisingly, the Internet has led to big changes in the approach. To fill you in, these are the issues we find ourselves addressing…
High school is a critical time in your child’s life. This is when your child’s academic and professional future will be determined in large part. Start your child off right! The key to choosing the best high school lies first in understanding your child’s specific needs and wants. It also requires you to learn about…
Attention Juniors: The 2018-2019 college application season has officially begun. The Common Application, otherwise known as the Common App, released its list of essay prompts. Good news to anyone who started thinking about them over the past year; they’re the same as last year. The application doesn’t go live until August, but you can start thinking…