It's too early for us to have hard data, but anecdotally our Client Managers are seeing universities make greater use of the wait list th...

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The Truth about Recommendation Letters | Selective College Consulting

Many colleges use interviews as components of their admissions process. Yet with so much emphasis on the importance of “the essay,” the s...

Here are five nuggets of advice for students who are heading off to college for the first time. These come from personal experience. 1. C...

What might appear like a mere administrative change to the University of Florida’s admissions process may significantly affect enrollment...

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In my opinion, no high school curriculum is more challenging than the International Baccalaureate Program. IB prepares students very well...