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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 …
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. …
College Application Deadlines: The Pros and Cons
Historical data shows that the acceptance rate is higher for applicants who applied early decision and early action than for thos…
Did the Order of My Activities List Cause My College Rejection?
I was just denied from my first choice and I'm trying to piece together what happened. One thing that sticks out to me is that I …
Dealing With Pandemic-Enhanced Admissions Stress
Lots of articles have been written about applying to college during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the more prominent issues has b…
Early Decision/Early Action Resources: Denials, Deferrals, Financial Aid and More
As colleges begin announcing Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) results, you may be seeking guidance for things like deali…
Am I at a Disadvantage if I Didn't Apply Early Anywhere?
Check These Tips if You Need a College Admissions Plan C
What should you do when your admissions Plan A and Plan B both fall short? Well, there's always Plan C. If you need a Plan C next…
Creating a Plan B for Unexpected Early Decision/Early Action Outcomes
One week remains in November. What a year this has been ... and what a year it still is! High school seniors who have applied Ear…