By Ed Devine “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” – Nelson Mandela May 1, the sacred day of our profession. It marks what some think a finish line, an end point to a quest, the culmination...
By Tony Losongco For many high school seniors at this time of year, college acceptances are merely accepted, like gaining a new follower on Twitter. At the same time, each denial letter is crushing, like some cruel April Fools’ joke. …
By Sonia Ryan, Admission Practices Committee Chair The time is upon us for our students to make deposits and submit their intent to enroll at numerous colleges across the country. As a reminder, it is never too late to review …
By Rebecca Joseph I know it’s bittersweet to get deferred from your Early Decision or Early Action college! But you didn’t get rejected. They just want to look at you in the regular admission pool. Your chances of ultimately getting …
By Jamilla Jamison A few weeks ago, my colleague Yamilet Medina López posted a blog about the much-discussed Fisher v. University of Texas – Austin Supreme Court case. In an effort to keep the WACAC and higher education community informed...
