The Common Application will allow colleges to conceal students’ race and ethnicity on application forms amidst debates on diversity in admissions. The move aims to comply with potential bans on race-conscious admissions by the Supreme Court. Uncertainty remains regardin…
Federal appeals court upholds Thomas Jefferson High School’s admission policy, which eliminates consideration of race, sex, and name. The policy emphasizes an essay, prioritizes top students from public schools, and factors in economic status. Increased diversity observ…
UC Berkeley’s new College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) aims to provide accessible education and groundbreaking research. It will house various departments and programs, including computational biology and data science. The transition of majors is expec…
Test-taking can be a source of anxiety, particularly as many students worry about their year-end grades. However, the right preparation can increase your confidence and make test day less intimidating.
The college admissions process is competitive and extensive, requiring preparation during the spring of junior year and the following summer.
Many universities in the 2022-2023 application cycle participated in direct admissions programs where students share their high school transcript, intended major, and standardized test scores instead of directly applying to a university. The Common App joined this admi…
The Florida Legislature has allocated $2.8 million to develop an alternative to Advanced Placement (AP) classes, which could be available as early as next school year. State Senator Keith Perry has said that the alternative program will ensure that homeschooled students…
The resources cover topics such as summer planning, letters of recommendation, and writing skills. Additionally, the post highlights the annual report by the College Board on national participation in AP courses and testing. Whether students are just starting their coll…
To improve writing skills, students can use digital tools such as online thesauruses, spell check, and reliable sources like Google Scholar. Programs like Grammarly and ProWritingAid can also help with grammar and style. However, students must understand the limitations…
The College Board has released a data report on the accessibility and performance of Advanced Placement (AP) coursework across the US. The report shows positive trends in increased access to AP courses, with 80% of high school students attending schools that offer five …
