By Omar Zazueta, Admission Practices Committee Chair Elect As the application season comes to an end and we inch closer to May 1, it is a good idea for colleges and counselors to review the Statement of Principles of Good...
By Ed Devine Are we “Turning the Tide?” Creating lockers full of hope and fairness? Testing for something new? Or just putting lipstick on a pig? Many enmeshed in the world of college admissions are rightly exclaiming “Our poor junior...
The third in a series of posts dedicated to a deeper-than-usual dive into the college admissions process. By Jenny Umhofer Getting into college is no laughing matter. Except when it is. In fact, humor abounds in college admissions circles. The...
Blue Ocean I’m still glowing from the webinar I attended this morning. The presenter was Ed Devine, the current WACAC president, speaking about demonstrating interest—and more importantly, how teenagers who develop the faculties to demonstrate their interest are...
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 …
