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Regular Decision Notification Dates for the Class of 2027

Topic: Admissions, College Admissions  |  Posted on November 8th, 2022  |  Written by Kat Stubing

It’s hard to believe but the 2022-23 college admissions season is, for the most part, over. You poured your blood, sweat, and tears (okay, hopefully not blood) into your applications and now all you have to do now is wait. While some schools have rolling admissions, others deliver the news on a scheduled date. In […]

10 Elite Colleges Where Early Applicants Have a Leg Up

Topic: Admissions, Uncategorized  |  Posted on April 13th, 2022  |  Written by CEA HQ

The college admissions process and landscape can be incredibly confusing. There are a lot of moving parts! You have to consider your GPA, test scores (if you have them), personal statements, supplemental essays, scholarships, housing, majors, graduation rates… the list goes on! One of the most common questions our clients ask us is, “What’s the […]

Regular Decision Notification Dates for the Class of 2026

Topic: Admissions, College Admissions  |  Posted on November 11th, 2021  |  Written by CEA HQ

It’s hard to believe but the 2021-22 college admissions season is, for the most part, over. You poured your blood, sweat, and tears (okay, hopefully not blood) into your applications and now all you have to do now is wait. While some schools have rolling admissions, others deliver the news on a scheduled date. In […]

Ivy League and Top-Tier School Acceptance Rates for the Class of 2025

Topic: Admissions, College Admissions  |  Posted on April 1st, 2021  |  Written by Kat Stubing

First things first, congratulations to all those who received good news over the past few weeks — we’re so excited for you!! If you received bad news recently, please know that you’re not alone. Ivy league and top-tier school admissions have been increasingly competitive in recent years — and this year was no different. Trust […]

Regular Decision Notification Dates for the Class of 2025

Topic: Admissions, College Admissions  |  Posted on February 5th, 2021  |  Written by CEA HQ

It’s hard to believe but the 2020-21 college admissions season is, for the most part, over. You poured your blood, sweat, and tears (okay, hopefully not blood) into your applications and now all you have to do now is wait. While some schools have rolling admissions, others deliver the news on a scheduled date. In […]

Ivy and Top-Tier School Acceptance Rates for the Class of 2024

Topic: Admissions, College Admissions  |  Posted on March 27th, 2020  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Well, 2020 was a year for the history books, but we don’t need to tell you that. Despite the global pandemic, colleges and universities continued to accept students at a shockingly low rate. If you’re looking for more current data, our Admissions Statistics for the Class of 2025 is here for you. Here are the […]

Ivy and Top-Tier School Acceptance Rates for the Class of 2023

Topic: Admissions, College Admissions  |  Posted on November 15th, 2019  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Let’s face it, the competition is fierce to gain entry into Ivy Leagues and other prestigious institutions across the nation. In 2019, many schools reported record low acceptance rates for the Class of 2023, though Stanford wasn’t one of them. For the first time, Stanford opted out of reporting data regarding admissions rates (having announced […]

Regular Decision Notification Dates for the Class of 2024

Topic: Uncategorized  |  Posted on October 15th, 2019  |  Written by Kat Stubing

It’s hard to believe but the 2019-20 college admissions season is, for the most part, over. You poured your blood, sweat, and tears (okay, hopefully not blood) into your applications and now all you have to do now is wait. While some schools have rolling admissions, others deliver the news on a scheduled date. In […]

Regular Decision Notification Dates for the Class of 2023

Topic: Uncategorized  |  Posted on December 14th, 2018  |  Written by Kat Stubing

It’s hard to believe but the 2018-19 college admissions season is, for the most part, over. You poured your blood, sweat, and tears (okay, hopefully not blood) into your applications and now all you have to do now is wait. While some schools have rolling admissions, others deliver the news on a scheduled date. In […]

How to Handle the Holidays as a High School Senior

Topic: Admissions, advice, College Admissions, Essay Tips, Essay Writing, Uncategorized  |  Posted on December 12th, 2018  |  Written by Kat Stubing

Chestnuts are roasting on an open fire, snowflakes are staying on your nose and eyelashes, and Santa Claus is comin’ to town. It’s also an incredibly stressful time for college applicants waiting on important announcements from their dream schools. If you are finding yourself in this anxiety-ridden boat this winter, don’t worry. Grab an oar […]