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When, Exactly, Is the Official Application Deadline?
HELP!! I'm applying to Syracuse University Early Decision. The due date for the app is November 15. I'm not sure, does …
Which of Two (Opposite) Colleges Should I Choose?
Question: I'm trying to decide between 2 schools that at first seem very similar: Both are small, private liberal arts colle…
Which SAT Test Date Means Higher Scores?
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Which SAT exam sets the curve for the year? Someone told me that my daughter should take the December SAT and not take …
Do Colleges Know If You've Applied Early Elsewhere?
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Do all the other schools know what your early decision/early action school was? Does this play a role in whether to admi…
Early Decision or Early Action? How Do We Choose?
Question: My daughter has a well balanced list of 10 colleges. How do we decide if she applies Early Action or Early Decision? I …
How Many Extracurriculars Do Colleges Want To See?
CC Editors Note:
When it comes to reviewing the activities list portion of the application, admissions committees can seem a bit l…
Can I Apply Early Twice?
Question: I am planning on applying early decision to my first-choice college. I will be notified of my status by December 31st. …
Applying to College With ADHD
My daughter, a rising senior, has just been diagnosed with ADHD. She has taken the SAT three times before this diagnosis, with sc…
Is Being a National Merit Finalist a Big Deal?
I just got back my PSAT scores and it appears I didn't meet the National Merit cutoff. My parents want to appeal because Nat…
Will a 208 Qualify Me for a National Merit Scholarship?
Question: I got a 208 on my PSAT. Is that score high enough to qualify me for National Merit Scholarships in Illinois?
As you may …