Admissions

The Front, Side and Back Doors into Elite US Colleges
The Front, Side and Back Doors into Elite US Colleges 1080 674 Theo Wolf

The massive admissions scandal shook the foundation of the American college admissions system. In particular, it exposed the existence of immoral and illegal “side doors” into elite universities. This article explains what you need to know going forward if you’re considering hiring a private counselor for college applications.

When Each College Posts Their 2019 Admissions Decisions
When Each College Posts Their 2019 Admissions Decisions 800 230 Theo Wolf

Seniors are awaiting college admissions decisions with bated breath. In this post, we provide the dates that students can expect to hear their decisions from all of the top colleges.

Announcing The Spike Lab Young Innovator Fellowship
Announcing The Spike Lab Young Innovator Fellowship 1280 384 Theo Wolf

The Spike Lab is thrilled to offer its second annual fellowship to recognize and support high school students in the US and internationally who have launched impactful “Spikes” (ambitious passion projects). This year, rather than offering the fellowship exclusively as a merit scholarship for college, the two selected student winners will be able to claim the award either for tuition or as funding to grow their projects.

Guide to Sending an Update to Colleges After Applying
Guide to Sending an Update to Colleges After Applying 800 546 Theo Wolf

If you’ve already applied to colleges and are waiting to hear back, there’s still something you can do to move the needle on your chances.

A Guide to Why it is 2–3x Harder for International Students to get into Top US Colleges
A Guide to Why it is 2–3x Harder for International Students to get into Top US Colleges 1280 384 Theo Wolf

Our research has found that it is substantially harder for international students to get into top US colleges when compared with their domestic counterparts. In this post, we’ll outline some of the possible explanations for why that may be the case.

It is 2–3x Harder for International Students to Get into Top US Universities
It is 2–3x Harder for International Students to Get into Top US Universities 1280 384 Theo Wolf

Our research indicates that on average, acceptance rates at top US universities tends to be between 2-3x harder for international students when compared to domestic students. Find out what this means and what you can do about it

How to Optimize Your Digital Footprint for College Applications
How to Optimize Your Digital Footprint for College Applications 1280 384 Lloyd Nimetz

A large percentage of college admissions officers now Google applicants to learn more about them. Your online profile, including your social media accounts, will influence your application so don’t make the common mistake of forgetting to consider it part of the college application process.

Colleges You Can Apply to Without a Supplemental Essay
Colleges You Can Apply to Without a Supplemental Essay 1280 384 Theo Wolf

College applications are extremely time consuming, thanks mostly to supplemental essays. This post details some of the colleges that don’t require supplements and could make great additions to your college list with little to no time commitment.

A Guide to Demonstrating Interest to Colleges
A Guide to Demonstrating Interest to Colleges 1280 697 Theo Wolf

Do colleges actually care if you’re interested in them? In this post, we give you a glimpse inside colleges’ official stances on how they consider demonstrated interest, as well as what you can do to signal that interest.

10 Things to Do When Visiting a College Campus
10 Things to Do When Visiting a College Campus 1280 960 Theo Wolf

You’re probably planning to visit college campuses at some point, but what should you do once you’re on campus? In this post, we’ll discuss the essential things that we recommend our students do during their campus visits.

Last-Minute Summer Plans to Help You Make the Most of Your Summer
Last-Minute Summer Plans to Help You Make the Most of Your Summer 1280 608 Theo Wolf

Summer is the perfect time of year for internships, vacations, or academic summer programs. If you’re running out of time to make those plans, don’t worry — it’s not too late to have an amazing, productive summer.

So You Heard from Colleges… What Now?
So You Heard from Colleges… What Now? 1280 870 Theo Wolf

The period after you hear from colleges can be as stressful as the application process itself. No matter your circumstances, know that you have options in front of you. In this post, we outline the common situations students find themselves in and what they can do to get the best outcome in each.

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