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From Rick Clark and his Georgia Tech admission blog, a great article about creating your "roadmap" for college. I love the last paragraph, especially: "Like college itself, the college admission experience is all about learning, expanding, researching, and being open to new ideas and possibilities." Georgia Tech Blog: NEEDED - New College Admissions Roadmap 
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Another thoughtful article from educator Brennan Barnard. Using a speech that Martin Luther King made to middle school students in 1967, Brennan highlights how current high school juniors should think about their college search. Forbes: Blueprint for Your College Search  From Jon Boeckenstedt, Vice Provost of Enrollment Management at Oregon State University, some thoughts on the uncertainty faced by colleges across the country as applications increase and spots for available students stays the same.
Counselors: Please Tell Your Students We Can Take It Highly selective colleges have seen a significant increase in applications for the Class of 2021, while most other schools show declines. Also of concern is that the Common Application reports a decline in fee waiver and first-generation applicants. The Full Story on Admission  From the Los Angeles Times, the influence of California on the future of standardized tests. “California’s universities are playing national leadership roles in weakening the SAT/ACT in college admissions,” said Jay Rosner, executive director of the Princeton Review Foundation, a nonprofit advocate for fair testing. New Blow to SAT Empire Shows California's Role  The University of California has seen a significant increase in applications, while the Californian State University systems has had a decrease. Highly selective colleges, like the Ivy League, have seen huge increases in application, yet many other college are reporting decreases like the CSU's. This is definitely a unique application season and many educators feel lower income students may be left behind. Inside Higher Ed: Admissions Cycle Favors Institution with Prestige and Money  Another great article today from Jeff Selingo, author and education professional. What does the future hold for higher education, post-pandemic. Jeff Selingo, What's the Post-Pandemic Future of Higher Ed?  I hope everyone takes the time to read this article from Rick Clark, Director of Admission for Georgia Tech. As an admissions professional, Rick shares some very important thoughts; so many, in fact, that I don't know which to highlight first! I think this one definitely resonates: "As a high school student, and particularly as an applicant, my hope is you will be more concerned about how you end up on a college campus- prepared, confident, ready to engage- and less focused on precisely where, i.e. which gate or archway you walk through or statue you pose in front of." Georgia Tech Admission Blog  A very thoughtful and helpful article from one of my favorite education writers, Brennan Barnard. Please read all the way through because the last paragraph is as important as the first. Forbes - The Pumpkin Spice of College Admission  Here is an opinion article by Jeff Selingo, author of the recently-released book, Who Gets In and Why - A Year Inside College Admissions. He discuss how to maximize financial aid and admission while looking at the colleges that he classifies as "buyers" and "sellers." How to use a Moneyball Stategy  This article is quite long, but I think learning about the history of the College Board and the impact of the SAT is important...and quite fascinating. The Forbes Investigation: How the SAT Failed America  I know that the Wall Street Journal often needs a login, so I am hoping you can see this article. It's an essay by Jeff Selingo, author of his upcoming book, Who Gets In and Why - A Year Inside College Admissions. Wall Street Journal: Secrets of Elite College Admissions  University of Washington, Seattle campus.
Here is an article from Forbes magazine and education writer Brennan Barnard. Instead of Why Now, what if we think, Now, Why? Why Now in College Admission  Another excellent article from Brennan Barnard. Please take the time to read through this. He has some much important advice, including using virtual resources, easing into your essay, considering going test-optional and more. "Back" to School: College Admission Ready from Forbes  From the Georgia Tech Undergraduate Admissions blog, Rick Clark's words ring so true to me, both as a parent and a college admissions consultant. Please take the time to read this meaningful article.
Seniors - Talk to Your Parents, From Rick Clark at Georgia Tech |
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