College Bound Brief #72** For years, Early Decision (ED), the binding application option where admitted students agree to enroll, was mostly offered by highly selective private colleges. Not anymore. More public universities are adopting Early Decision to secure a larger portion of their …
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When Should Your Student Take the SAT?
College Bound Brief #71** As more schools require the SAT or ACT for admission to college, having a plan for when to prepare and when to take the test warrants attention. To register for the SAT, please visit the College Board’s website (SAT Dates and Deadlines – SAT Suite | College …
The Rules Keep Changing: Why Students Should Still Take the SAT or ACT
College Bound Brief #70** The world of standardized testing for college admissions continues to shift, making an already confusing process even more difficult for students and families to navigate. The college admissions process is complicated enough on its own. When colleges continue to change …
A College Planning Lesson from UMD’s Budget Cuts
College Bound Brief #69** A confluence of factors has affected the budgets of households and universities alike. And while many smaller colleges have closed their doors over the past year or two, now even flagship universities have started to feel the pinch. Decreased funding from the …