An ED0 application is an admission exclusive to the University of Chicago. It is offered to students who have completed either a UChicago residential or an online UChicago Pre-Summer Session Program. As a binding commitment that applies to UChicago, it has a series of pros and cons, which depend on the student’s commitment, preferences, and […]
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Student Profile Student Name: Peter Current School: McCallie School Admitted to: Northwestern University Summary Peter is a student at McCallie School in Tennessee who earned admission to Northwestern University through Early Decision. Despite not coming from a well-known feeder school or having prestigious international awards, he stood out by focusing his application on his genuine
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Every year on March 10, families around the world anxiously refresh their inboxes, waiting for decisions from top U.S. boarding schools. Schools like Phillips Academy Andover and Phillips Exeter Academy admit only a small percentage of applicants, making the process both exciting and stressful for students and parents. This year, our students received offers from
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Student Profile Student Name: Daniel Current School: Public High School Admitted to: Duke University Summary This article follows the college application journey of Daniel, a public high school student in the United States who was accepted to Duke University. Through his story, we look at how moving beyond a simple list of accomplishments to uncover
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Many families believe that attending a competitive high school automatically gives students an advantage in college admissions. Schools with strong academic reputations, rigorous coursework, and impressive college acceptance rates are often seen as the ideal launchpad for top universities. However, the reality is more complicated. At highly competitive schools, students are surrounded by equally motivated
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In the status quo, legacy preferences are prevalent, especially at highly selective institutions such as Harvard and Stanford. Recently, there have been several efforts to end this practice. This article discusses the nature of legacy admissions, its pros and cons, its impact on Asian Americans, and the consequences of ending the practice. Read along to
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If you’re a high school student in the U.S. looking for a summer activity, why not try to sign up for an internship? Your summer internships can actually strengthen your college applications, but only when they are chosen and presented with intention. Admissions officers are not simply counting the number of activities you do. They
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So you sent an early application to your dream school. You were refreshing your email, only to be informed that your application is being reconsidered for the regular admissions period. If that’s the case, it is likely that your application has been deferred. If that’s you, take a deep breath. Being deferred doesn’t mean you
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The Supreme Court’s ruling on the unconstitutionality of Affirmative Action has triggered a cascade of effects in the academe. College admission policies have started to shift, questions on campus diversity, and students’ college and university selections push students to once again be busy. With the sudden end of affirmative action in the US is the
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It’s that time of the year again! College admission decisions are now approaching their release this spring. This means receiving one of three outcomes that will shape your life for the next four years: admitted, denied, or waitlisted. For many families, being waitlisted can feel confusing. What does that decision really mean? Is it good
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