(I have edited for length and clarity from the original by Jon Boeckenstedt, a longtime respected university admissions professional.) As Early Decision admission decisions roll in, the understandable confusion from parents, counselors, and students rolls in behind them. Few are questioning acceptances; it’s the denials (imprecisely called “rejections” by students and families) that cause the stress. We’re talking about the colleges everyone talks about. Those of us who sit o

There is a lot of buzz about the digital SAT, but it won't impact US students before the class of 2025. Read below: Class of 2024: The digital SAT won’t be here until March of your senior year, well after your testing process is complete. Prepare for years of complaining about how you were in the last HS class to take a 3+ hour SAT using pencil and paper. You can even say you had to walk uphill both ways to get to the test. Class of 2025: You’re the most affected by the switc