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With college application deadlines approaching, students may overlook opportunities that can add value to their undergraduate experience. University honors programs can give students the opportunity to challenge themselves academically while receiving specialized support and resources. If you’re applying to college this fall, it’s worth taking the time to understand what honors programs offer, what types of programs are available, and what it takes to apply. What Are Honors P

While studying for the SAT, the ACT, the PSAT, or even school tests and finals, students can ask generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini why they missed a question and get an answer in seconds. For a student looking for a quick explanation, this can be an appealing alternative to working with a tutor or taking additional classes. But did they actually learn anything? Students can easily mistake an immediate response for genuine understanding. Technology may b

Does your student dream of becoming a Longhorn, but they're not sure how to improve their admissions chances? In 2025, UT Austin saw a 24.4% increase in freshmen applicants and more than 90,000 applications in a single cycle. If your student attends a Texas high school and falls outside the top 5% of their graduating class—or if they aren’t a Texas resident—then they have a much lower chance of acceptance. This is because 75% of accepted applicants to UT Austin need to be Tex

Use B2A’s Admissions Checklist to Prepare Although the school year just started, most Early Action and Early Decision college application deadlines are less than 10 weeks away! With November 1st fast approaching, current seniors should spend time perusing the different portals they’ll need to apply—from the Common Application (which opened earlier this month) to other school-specific portals like MIT and the University of California. In addition to filling out detailed acade

What students can expect during the 2026-27 admissions cycle The Common Application officially launched the 2026-27 college application season this past weekend. With the addition of 64 new member colleges, including Georgetown University, Common App is expected to continue seeing an increase in users and applications numbers. Last year alone, more than 1.46 million applicants submitted more than 9 million applications. One notable portal change in the My Common Application