Posts Tagged: GPA

Test-Optional, Test-Flexible, Test-Blind—What Colleges Actually Mean

Over the past few years the rules of standardized testing in college admissions have changed dramatically Once a cornerstone of the application process the SAT and ACT are no longer required at thousands of colleges But with new terms like...

15 College Admissions Terms Every Parent and Student Should Understand—Explained Simply

The college admissions process is filled with jargon that often sounds like a foreign language to families navigating it for the first time Whether you're a student beginning your college journey or a parent trying to provide guidance understanding these...

What We Learned from the 2025 College Admissions Cycle: Trends Every Family Should Know

As the dust settles on the admissions season a few clear patterns have emerged some familiar others new Whether you're a parent of a rising th grader or a senior preparing to submit applications this fall the lessons from this...

The 25 Most Important Questions Parents Ask on the Road to Elite College Admissions

A guide for families with high-achieving students who want every advantage without the guesswork For parents of high-performing students the high school years aren t just about grades and report cards they re the foundation of a college journey that...

When Should You Start Studying for the MCAT?

When it comes to the MCAT timing is everything Start too late and you re in a scramble sacrificing comprehension for cramming Start too early and you risk burning out before test day As a peer advisor who has worked...

Rethinking College Counseling: Why Families Deserve Affordable, Flexible, and Personalized Guidance

By Team Pathways In a recent article titled Why Don t More Families Hire Independent Educational Consultants veteran college counselor Karen Oppenheim poses a fundamental question about the accessibility of professional college guidance Her answer For most families the cost...