College Admission Trends for 2026

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. 

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How to Record a Video for Your College Application

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.

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What Is Demonstrated Interest in the College Admissions Process?

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

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The Complete Guide to Letters of Recommendation

At most universities, you are allowed to see your application and the reviewers’ comments upon request. I decided to see my Yale application and what the reviewers wrote about it recently, and what they said about my letters of recommendation was particularly intriguing. Applying as a biology major and science-interested

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How to Choose a Topic for Your Common App Essay

You’ve started to narrow down your college list and decided you’re ready to start writing your college essays, specifically your Common App personal statement, but now it’s time to pick a topic that answers the seven prompts given to you. Which topic and prompt best fits your story? Here’s how

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