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The Enrollment Cliff Has Split College Admissions in Two
The enrollment cliff is splitting college admissions into two markets. What it means for Early Action, testing, and your 2026-27 college list.
Georgia Tech Campus Visit: What the Viewbook Leaves Out
What a Georgia Tech campus visit tells you that admissions brochures can't, and how Florida families should plan around a 9% out-of-state admit rate.
Emory Campus Tour: 5 Facts, Including Free Tuition Under $200K
Five facts from an Emory University campus tour, including Emory Advantage Plus, the tuition-free program for families under $200,000 starting fall 2026.
Florida's Dozen Fall 2027: Application Deadlines and Rules
Fall 2027 application deadlines for all 12 Florida public universities, plus STARS rules and scholarship cutoffs from the state counselor workshop.
How Many Colleges Should You Apply To? Building a Balanced List of Reach, Target, and Likely Schools
How many colleges should you apply to? JRA's framework for a balanced college list of reach, target, and likely schools, with a Florida example at the end.
College Admissions Is an Enrollment Business: What Families Need to Know in 2026
Modern college admissions runs on enrollment management, not merit. Here's what's actually changed and how families should adjust their strategy this cycle.
How High School Students Can Make the Most Out of Summer Break
Whoever coined the phrase, “Lazy days of summer” must not have had high school kids.
When the kids were little, summer break meant lazy days around the pool, carefree vacations, and non-stop family fun. Now that they’re in (or approaching) high school, education experts agree that teens should make the most out of summer – with more than just fun and games.
