
What to Do After Receiving Your Early College Admissions Decision
Did you apply early to your dream school? Here’s what you can do next, whether you were accepted, deferred, or denied.

Did you apply early to your dream school? Here’s what you can do next, whether you were accepted, deferred, or denied.

Deferred or waitlisted from your dream college? While it may feel disappointing, it’s not over yet — you now have the chance to write a Letter of Continued Interest to improve your chances of admission.
Are you a student or parent of a student looking for assistance with the college application process with a counselor? If you’re not sure where to start, here’s how to find a college counselor who is a good fit for you or your child.

Did you get waitlisted or deferred by your dream college and want to maximize your chances of acceptance? Here’s how to get off the college waitlist or deal with deferral.

Are you a high schooler that has exhibited leadership abilities at a high level? Apply for these awards to recognize your hard work!

Since early action decisions have been released and most regular decision applications have been submitted, it’s time to once again analyze the trends in college admissions and re-evaluate the landscape of higher education.

College applications have many different elements, from essays to letters of recommendation to grades to activity lists. However, there’s an increasingly popular optional element that many students include in their applications: video supplements.

Are you a high school student who enjoys writing? Submit to these competitions in 2026 for your college applications!

Have you heard the term “demonstrated interest” but don’t know what role it plays in the college admissions process? Read more to demystify the purpose of demonstrated interest and how you can use it to your advantage. What is demonstrated interest? Demonstrated interest is the process of showing a school

Working on your Dartmouth supplemental essays but not sure what to write? We’ve got you — we break down all of the Dartmouth prompts.