Accepted? Rejected? There’s More That Goes Into Your Admission Decision Than Academic Performance
Work hard. Ace your classes. Write a killer essay. Get involved. You’ve done it all, and the final decisions are now in the hands of the schools to which you’ve applied. It’s easy to feel defeated when you’ve been rejected or even waitlisted, but it’s so important to understand that sometimes, the decision has less […]
Cheating Has Exploded During Virtual Learning – Here’s How to Talk to Your Kids About It
This week, Fox Business published an article detailing an alarming new trend: virtual learning, necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to a huge increase in cheating. Specifically, the article explains, students are using “homework help” websites to cheat on digital essays and exams – and this has been a reported issue at Boston University, […]
Merit Scholarships in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Unless you’re in the business of college admissions, you may not be familiar with the term “yield.” In simplest terms, yield refers to the percentage of students who, if given an offer of admission to that school, choose to enroll. Every year, this is a big concern for colleges – after all, it would be […]
How to Plan a Summer that Looks Great on Paper, in 3 Easy Steps
You know what you’ve got to do during the school year: challenge yourself with a rigorous academic schedule, study hard, get good grades, and, of course, find time for your extracurricular activities. But when school’s out for the summer, what’s the best use of your time? It’s no secret that admissions counselors look at your […]
What to Expect for the 2021 AP Exams
AP courses are invaluable opportunities for high school students to challenge themselves and potentially get college credit. However, like birthday parties, sporting events, and day-to-day life as we know it, AP exams are going to look a little different this year. Whether you’re relying on classroom instruction, tutoring services, or independent study to prepare, the […]
Why College Application Numbers for the Class of 2025 are Setting Records – and What You Can Do to Stand Out
I’d start this blog by reiterating how unprecedented this past year has been, but if you’re anything like me, the word “unprecedented” has become so overused it makes you want to bang your head against the wall. (You know, the walls you’ve pretty much been stuck behind for this entire unprecedented year.) Loungewear purchases and […]
The SAT vs. the ACT: Differences, Similarities, and Deciding Which Test is Best For You
At first glance, the SAT and ACT don’t look all that different. When discussing college applications, the standardized tests are often lumped together. National colleges and universities accept scores from both tests, and both test students on a variety of subjects. However, investigate the two tests extensively (as, naturally, we’ve done at The Enrichery) and […]
Gender Differences in Academic Settings
This past weekend, college senior Sarah Fuller made history when she became the first woman to participate in a Power 5 football game. As Vanderbilt’s place-kicker, she delivered the second-half kickoff during the Commodores’ game against Missouri – kicking down some incredible barriers at the same time. As Fuller made history in the “boys club” […]
Why Volunteer Work Is So Important in the College Admissions Process
You probably already know that volunteer work is an important aspect of your college application, but have you ever really thought about why that is? While many students list volunteer experience – almost as an afterthought – after sports, clubs, and honor societies, it’s certainly not an afterthought for college admissions counselors. Here are some of the […]
Ask The Expert, Featuring Our College Admissions Specialist, Christina!
The college admissions process can feel like a complete and total mystery… unless you’ve been on both sides of it! That’s why we are so thankful to have Christina, our College Admissions Specialist, on our Enrichery team. After graduating from UT Austin with degrees in Spanish and Public Relations, Christina worked in the UT Austin […]