New: collegeconfidentialAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krzzansteemhive-183959hive-180932photographyhive-166405hive-185836hive-150122hive-183397uncommonlabhive-144064bitcoinlifehive-188619krsuccesshive-103599hive-139150hive-101145hive-124908hive-109690hive-184714hive-145157TrendingNewHotLikersdavidjjohnson (25)in collegeconfidential • 4 years agoDo Top-Tier Admission Officers Prefer Private or Public School Students?Private school counselors may have connections to the "top-tier" colleges, especially those counselors who have been around for a while. However, this largely applies to the most celebrated…davidjjohnson (25)in collegeconfidential • 4 years agoWhat Are Some Tricks for Covering Costs in College?There's no denying that college is expensive, and students typically do whatever they can to defray the cost. 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But as most students are aware, this summer…davidjjohnson (25)in collegeconfidential • 4 years agoHow Does a Student Do Standout Extracurriculars During a Pandemic?Even before the COVID-19 pandemic forced high school students to abandon their beloved extracurricular activities — and college application fodder — "The Dean" had long been a fan of encouraging…maorikala (38)in covid19 • 4 years agoCould More Emails from Colleges Mean More Money?College admission officers are flying without radar this spring because of the unprecedented changes spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic. They can't rely on past data to estimate how many newly…maorikala (38)in covid19 • 4 years agoTest-Optional Admission: What You Need to Know Right NowDepending on which phase of the college journey you're in, the COVID-19 global pandemic may be radically shifting your approach. You may have been unable to take your SAT or ACT test as planned;…maorikala (38)in covid19 • 4 years agoHeading to College This Fall? 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To…davidjjohnson (25)in collegeconfidential • 4 years agoCOVID-19 ResourcesThe COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the college admissions landscape, and applying to college this fall is unlike any other year in history. To help ease your mind during the process…davidjjohnson (25)in collegeconfidential • 4 years agoAverage ACT, SAT Scores from the Class of 2019Dozens of colleges have shifted to test-optional admissions for the 2020-2021 admissions cycle. However, some students are still prepping for the possibility that tests will be administered this…davidjjohnson (25)in collegeconfidential • 4 years agoThe Significance of GraduationI empathize with this year's high school and college seniors. Graduations are very special events that give a firm note of finality to eras of academic life. This got me to wondering about the…davidjjohnson (25)in collegeconfidential • 4 years agoHow My Marijuana Arrest Impacted My Admissions JourneyWhen I got back to campus after winter break my freshman year, I went to a small party in someone's dorm room on campus. There were some kids drinking beer there and some other people smoking pot. I…maorikala (38)in waitlist • 4 years agoHow (and When) Do Colleges Pick Students off the Waitlist?Colleges typically use their waitlists to fill shortfalls in the freshman class, as well as to meet other "institutional needs." A "shortfall" occurs when admission officers check the demographics…maorikala (38)in internationalstudent • 4 years agoTips for International Students Applying to US Colleges this FallApplying to college can be a time-consuming and stressful endeavor for anyone, but international students have more steps to take in the process to be considered for admission to US universities.…