Admissions Blog
Admissions Expert Anna Ivey Gives Advice on Early Action and Early Decision
This week, the Admissions Blog conducted an interview with Anna Ivey, the founder of the college admissions consulting firm Ivey Consulting and co-author of the book, “How to Prepare a Standout College Application: Expert Advice that Takes You from LMO* (*Like Many Others) to Admit.”
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LinkedIn now caters to the middle-school set. The professionally networking service opened its doors to kids age 14 and up, hoping they'll utilize the new LinkedIn University Pages.
Weekly News Round-Up: Middle Schoolers on LinkedIn, Backlash Against Rankings, and Racist Architecture
This week, LinkedIn meets middle school, reasons to ignore the U.S. News and World Report college rankings, and racist buildings.
Q&A: Blog Basics, Test-Taking, and More
What kind of questions does the Q&A section answer? Should I take the SAT or the ACT? Should I visit a college even before I've been admitted? The answers to these and other questions will be found in this installment of the Admissions Blog Q&A section.
2014 US News and World Report College Rankings Are Out
Every year, college administrators wait with baited breath for the annual ranking of colleges by US News & World Report. It's finally arrived, and the Admissions Blog is here to tell you about it.
How Course Registration at Harvard Differs from at Other Schools
Harvard students are no strangers to sitting cross-legged on the floor of a crowded lecture hall floor during the first week of school known as "Shopping Week." So what is the alternative method of course registration? Many schools across the country require students to register for classes prior to the start of the semester.
Weekly News Round-Up: Harvard Freshmen, Well-Paid Counselors, and Impending Rankings
The Admissions Blog is here to keep you informed and sate your curiosity with the first installment of our weekly news series. Check back each Friday in order to stay abreast of scandal, drama, and shenanigans (or, you know, policy changes) of college admissions.
Welcome to The Harvard Crimson Admissions Blog
With this blog, The Crimson seeks to disseminate useful, unbiased, and accurate information about what, for some, will be the most important—and the most expensive—years of their lives.
12 Essential Tips for College Visits
Visiting doesn’t have to be stressful—it can also be one of the most helpful tools for picking out where you want to go. Here we have a “to do” list to aid you in making the most of every visit.
