The College Application’s Journey: From Submission to Decision

A hand decisively pressing a blue "submit" key on a keyboard, surrounded by white keys, reminiscent of a college application submission.

Submitting a college application can feel like sending a message into a black hole. Once you hit the “submit” button, it’s easy to wonder, “What happens next?” Here’s a peek at the journey an application might undergo before a college makes its decision. Processing: Once you submit your application, it’s electronically transmitted to the college’s…

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Make the Most of a College Rep’s Visit

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What to know about the college rep visit College representative visits offer a valuable opportunity to learn more about a college or university. In the fall, colleges send representatives to visit high schools or communities to generate interest in their school and create a line of communication between their admissions office and students. If your…

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AP Exam Changes

AP Exams: The Latest to Go Digital Earlier this year, The College Board announced plans to transition all Advanced Placement (AP) exams to a digital format by 2025. This shift was motivated by concerns over the security of paper-based exams, a desire to make testing a fair and equitable experience, and to better align the…

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