

Common App Changes All Applicants Need to Prepare For
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


Calling All Seniors! Are You REALLY Ready to Apply to College?
You’ve officially finished your junior year, and this fall it’s your turn to be the senior everyone looks up to on your high school’s campus. After 3+ years of hard work, this time is incredibly exciting. However, before you start filling out applications and dreaming about move-in day, it's worth asking yourself an important question: Are you truly ready to apply to college? The college admissions process can feel overwhelming, but getting organized now will make your senior


Is the SAT Cancelled?
You probably have googled that very phrase -- "is the SAT cancelled?" -- at least once in the past six months. And for May and June, it...


Why You Should Take the "Optional" SAT/ACT Tests
Imagine this: Your favorite restaurant in town has closed down because the owners have decided to retire after four years, so you need a...


How to Survive the Pandemic School Year
As the pandemic summer nears its end, we are now headed for a pandemic school year. What will the new school year look like? There are...





