The College Board announced this morning that the SAT will be both shortened and offered digitally. The new changes will be implemented internationally in 2023 and in the U.S. in 2024.
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The Core Curriculum: Harvard vs. Columbia
Harvard has recently faced criticism from its undergraduates for its core curriculum. An Ivy League school, Harvard is known for its liberal arts education.
Yale Appoints Dean for New Professional School
Yale University is set to open a new professional school for the first time since 1976 this coming fall. Yale President Peter Salovey initially announced the school’s opening in April of 2019, writing that “the research conducted at the new school will provide the...
Summer Opportunities
Though it might feel much too early to start thinking about summer, winter is the perfect time to start searching for and applying to summer programs, internships and jobs. Having three months away from school affords the perfect opportunity for students to explore...
I finished all of my college applications… now what?
Congratulations on submitting all of your college applications! Now that you have spent the last few months making your applications as strong as possible, you may be wondering what to do as you await your admissions decisions. Your next steps are outlined below!
Increased Coronavirus Cases: What Ivy League Students Can Expect for Spring Semester
This winter’s rapid rise in coronavirus cases has demanded a response from Ivy League schools’ administration and campus officials. Each school has responded differently, though most are requiring students, faculty and staff to receive booster shots. Some schools are...
Early Decision Acceptance
What to do if you are accepted, deferred or rejected Early Decision Results are Here! While December is typically a month for gathering with family and friends at the peak of the holiday season, it is also when seniors who applied under Early Action and Early Decision...
Last Year’s Early Decision and Early Action Acceptance Rates
Class of 2025 Early Acceptance Rates and Dates Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the admissions landscape for Ivy League schools has seen drastic changes, both in terms of application requirements and number of applicants. Every school saw a huge jump in the number of...
Prepare Yourself for “Weed-out” Courses
Excited to begin their new journey in college, incoming freshmen are often surprised that their introductory courses have unexpectedly difficult curricula: hours of work, crushing exams, and enigmatic concepts. Sometimes, the curriculum might demand a style of studying …
Top Dual-Degree Music Programs in the U.S.
For musically gifted students with an excellent academic background, choosing whether to attend a college or a conservatory can seem like an impossible task. Fortunately, with many top schools offering dual-degree programs in music, students have the option to attend...