by Brett E. Kennedy, Managing Director The University System of Georgia announced that public colleges and universities will require ACT or SAT scores for Spring 2022 applicants and beyond. This means that the test score optional approach that was taken during this admissions cycle will not be extended. The bigger implication of this action that…
by Brett E. Kennedy, Managing Director As students make their commitments to colleges for Fall 2021, a new wrinkle has emerged in what is required. While many college have required proof of vaccinations for many years, The Chronicle of Higher Education has identified 336 campuses so far that will require students and, in some cases,…
by Brett E. Kennedy, Managing Director As May 1 nears and many college bound students are preparing to make the decision as to where they will attend college this fall, we can take a moment and reflect back on what this year’s admissions and aid process has looked like. It has been quite a wild…
by Brett E. Kennedy, Managing Director The pandemic has impacted us all. From when we shop, to where we go, to who we see, Covid-19 has changed life in a myriad of ways. For some, the pandemic has had serious economic consequences with job losses and businesses closing. For all, the pandemic has created new…
by Brett E. Kennedy, Managing Director The online portal for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens today for students planning to enroll in college for the 2021-2022 academic year. Parents and students can complete it at this FAFSA website. The FAFSA uses the information from your most recent tax return to…
by Brett E. Kennedy, Managing Director As I have scrolled through Facebook in recent weeks, I’ve seen a significant uptick in the number of ads for individuals or companies making some really amazing promises when it comes to admission to highly selective colleges. Things like, “95% of our clients are accepted to the Ivy League…
by Brett E. Kennedy, Managing Director The complexities of the college search process can be overwhelming. It starts with knowing where to look, which colleges to visit (and what if visits are only virtual?), then where to apply, and what about all the different deadlines? How to compare aid offers? Where will the student actually…
by Brett E. Kennedy, Managing Director I ran across the article recently on the web https://www.insidehighered.com/admissions/article/2020/01/13/more-admissions-officers-last-year-check-social-media and wanted to provide some perspective. Many wonder about the impact of social media, whether it be Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, on admissions decisions. In a recent survey, conducted by Kaplan Test Prep, 36 percent of admissions officers indicated…
by Brett E. Kennedy, Managing Director Few subjects have caused more stress and anxiety for students in the college search process than standardized testing. Students and parents have worried about the SAT and the ACT and the implications of the scores made on these examinations. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been tremendous challenges for…
