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Deferred or Waitlisted: Understanding These Terms and Planning Your Next Steps

For many of us, the process of applying to college is uncharted territory. Even if you’re surrounded by family and friends who attended college, getting a full grasp on all of the new and unfamiliar terms thrown your way can be daunting. As we ...

Reacting to ED & EA Decision Letters: Plan Your Next Steps

By: Erin Barnes | 12/16/20

It's that time of year for all things jolly and bright—a time for breaks from school (and work) and holiday gatherings with family and friends. And it is a time for ...

Virtual Resources for the College Admission Journey

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 12/01/20

Not being able to visit a college campus, attend a college fair, or meet with college reps at a high school present huge challenges for college-bound students. ...

Disrupted: A College Admission Season Unlike Any Other

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 11/18/20

March 13, 2020—Friday the 13th, nonetheless—will long be remembered, in a cruel and prophetic twist of irony, as the date when the emerging coronavirus pandemic shut ...

Reconsidering Standardized Testing

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 11/10/20

In the wake of coronavirus, colleges and universities across the US have reconsidered their testing policies - most have gone test-optional. So, what does this mean ...

The 6 Critical Components of College Applications

By: Erin Barnes | 11/05/20

If you assume that grades, test scores, and transcripts are the only items that matter to admission officers, you’re missing the whole picture. We’d like to draw your ...

Introducing: Inside College Admissions - A Podcast Presented by Scoir

By: Erin Barnes | 11/02/20

We're excited to announce the launch of our very own podcast: Inside College Admissions! As part of Scoir's mission to create a holistic college admissions network, ...

Common Questions About the CSS Profile and IDOC

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 10/20/20

The CSS Profile is an additional standardized financial form that is required at over 400 colleges and universities across the country - and a little less than ...

What to Know About Honors Colleges & Residential Colleges

By: Erin Barnes | 10/16/20

If you’re in the process of selecting and applying to colleges, it’s important to be aware of certain opportunities that aren't well-publicized and aren't captured by ...

FAFSA & CSS Profile - A Straightforward Guide to Understanding Financial Aid

By: Erin Barnes | 10/13/20

Financial aid for college is available through several different sources. Understanding each source is paramount in minimizing the cost of college. According to the ...

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