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“I got deferred. Now what?”
Barbara Leventhal Barbara Leventhal

“I got deferred. Now what?”

Anticipating an acceptance − or rejection − from college often fails to account for a third possibility: deferral. Colleges may defer a final decision on an application for admission, seeing potential in the student for reconsideration. In most cases, a deferral is not a denial; rather, it should be viewed as a subtle request for more information!

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Insider Insights: Navigating the University of California Application Process
Jason Robinovitz Jason Robinovitz

Insider Insights: Navigating the University of California Application Process

Are you considering applying to one of the prestigious University of California (UC) schools? You may already know that they have their own application, deadlines, and way of looking at courses (the A-G courses). Even though you may have conquered the Common App, applying to any UC school will require that you tackle a new application with its set of rules. We recently had the privilege of attending a UC admissions event, and we’re excited to share recent updates and trends, as well as some invaluable insights that may help you navigate the application successfully.

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Supreme Court Decision Marked The End Of Affirmative Action
Jason Robinovitz Jason Robinovitz

Supreme Court Decision Marked The End Of Affirmative Action

Last week’s Supreme Court decision marked the end of affirmative action which had been a part of college admissions since 1978, leaving students and families wondering how the change will affect the admissions landscape. In today’s post, we’ll offer some perspective and practical guidance as we move into the next application cycle.

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