College

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

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

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

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

Students from the US and Canada applying for college admission may need to consider these two factors: Early Action and Regular Decision. In this article, we will look into both kinds of applications, what stands out among them, their pros and cons, financial aid, and other factors to consider. Early Action is a non-binding commitment

Think attending an Ivy League school is only possible for affluent families? Well, let’s debunk that myth a bit: approximately 75% of undergraduate students at Ivy League institutions receive financial aid, and you could be one of them!   Many families worry that top universities are only for those with six-figure incomes or for students whose

Nearly half of U.S. high school students in the Class of 2025 took the SAT, while only over a third took the ACT. The gap has been widening for years, and now the ACT itself has entered a new chapter after being acquired by a private equity firm. This development raises valid questions, one of

College applications can feel confusing, especially when you start hearing terms like Early Action and Early Decision. These are two ways students can apply to colleges earlier than the regular deadline, but they work very differently. In this article, we’ll break down what each option means, how they differ, their pros and cons, and how