Now that we are in the second (or third, depending on where you live) week of self-quarantine and social distancing, people are starting to settle into the idea that things aren’t just going to go back to normal tomorrow. We’re looking at weeks, if not months, of things not being normal. In much of America, it is unlikely that students will go back to school until it starts back up again in the fall. A foreseeable side effect of these massive shifts to our usually predictable calendar is a similar re-scheduling frenzy around summer programs. The summer programs that are most likely to be canceled are those on high school and college campuses.
SAT and ACT 2020 Date Changes and Cancellations: Coronavirus/COVID19
A few days ago, we wrote about how the AP tests were up in the air. College Board hadn’t announced what the plan was yet for 2020 tests, so all that we could do was lay out the possibilities and the probabilities. On Friday, we learned that what we were expecting is, in fact, happening. In-school tests are all canceled, but students will be able to take a shortened 45-minute version of the AP test on a concentrated amount of content at home online.
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Coronavirus/COVID-19: Should I Study for the June 2020 SAT?
As the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic progresses, College Board is scrambling to make sure that students know what is going to happen as far as their standardized test dates. The ACT is doing the same. Both testing bodies have also canceled upcoming tests. College Board has canceled the May SAT date as well as the make-up test dates in March, and the ACT has rescheduled it’s April 4 test day to June 13. ACT’s decision to reschedule their April test date to June 13 should serve as a signal to the many students who are currently wondering if continuing to study for the SAT is even worth it. “If they canceled May,” we are being asked, “why should I put my effort into June?”
Coronavirus/COVID-19 College Essay Examples
Part of our job at The Koppelman Group is to keep up with the conversations that are happening within and between admissions teams around the country. Right now, a lot of the conversations are centered on what is happening with the Coronavirus and how to keep all the cogs moving and balls rolling in the right direction. Looking forward is hard to do when you aren’t quite sure when we will take our foot off the social distancing-pedal. However, one forward-thinking conversation that is making its way through the hub-bub is how college supplements are going to be reshaped to reflect the unique qualities of this school year. Namely, colleges will be more curious than ever about how you spent your time.
How Will the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Advanced Placement (AP) Courses and Tests?
It’s Monday, many schools across the country are out for the next three or more weeks across the country, and this is just the beginning. Over the next few weeks, teachers will be working on designing and implementing remote learning. Still, there is sure to be a steep learning curve that isn’t helped along by the fact that 19 million Americans don’t have access to reliable internet. With so much up in the air, it’s hard to guess what will come next, but it is entirely possible that schools will not invite their students back onto campus until fall. Yes, fall.
15 Application-Boosting Activities for High School Students During Coronavirus/Covid-19
We saw it coming, and it’s happening. Colleges and universities acted first, but now high schools are also taking swift action to keep students safe. For millions of students around the world, this means staying home and social distancing — or avoiding contact with all non-essential people. Most students will not have had this much free time since before they started structured schooling at four or five years old, including during summers. Without camps, sports, and other structured activities, and with it inadvisable to hang out with friends, there is a lot of free time to tackle.
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Response: What If I Am Accepted Regular Decision, But Can’t Tour Before the May Deposit Deadline?
Shortly after publishing our first blog post on the Coronavirus/COVID-19, we were asked an excellent question in the comments section. Lisa asked, “What happens if you get the regular decision acceptance letter and you want to tour the college before the May 1 deadline?”
High School Sophomores and Juniors During The Coronavirus/COVID-19: 6 Things To Do
The coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic is real, it’s happening, and it’s here to stay for a while. Schools across America are extending spring break and moving to online learning. SATs and ACTs test dates are being postponed indefinitely across the globe. Companies are even canceling summer internships preemptively. Stuff’s happening — to put it lightly — and Netflix is beckoning you towards procrastination. Even if you’re not in quarantine and cases of COVID-19/Coronavirus haven’t hit your area yet, it’s understandable to feel isolated, confused, frustrated, and alone.
How to Tour Colleges During Coronavirus/COVID-19
The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is now present in almost every state in the United States, and colleges and universities are having to make tough decisions to protect their students, faculty, and other employees. For many schools, this means sending students home and all but shutting down. Professors are transitioning their courses to online learning, and dorms are emptying out. With all that is going on, hosting students for tours, information sessions, and interviews are out of the question for the foreseeable future.
How to Schedule a Meeting with your College Advisor (in steps)
We’re really happy that you decided to say hello and introduce yourself to your college counselor or advisor/a very crucial person in your college application process. This is a great first step. We’ve waxed poetic about how important it is to build and maintain relationships with teachers throughout your time in high school, and your college counselor/advisor is no exception. They are just yet another person on your “Get Into College Team,” and you should regard them with an appropriate level of importance.
Why you Should Schedule a Meeting with your College Advisor
So it’s nearly junior spring and you’re starting to realize that your college applications aren’t going to complete themselves. Or, you’re a sophomore and some of your older friends and peers are starting to get antsy to graduate. There’s one person who is often left out of the conversation until the 11th hour: your school college advisor.
Senior Year of High School Advice
Senior year is go-time. It really is the final stretch in the college application process. Hopefully you’ve been ahead of the curve and have been pacing out all of the studying, exam-taking, application-prepping, and resume-building. (If you haven’t, this one might hurt a little.) The most important part about senior year—particularly first-semester—is to get everything done early and make sure it’s done well. You’re in the home stretch. We promise, there will be time to relax second semester, but for now, keep up the effort.
Harvard Acceptance Rate for Legacy Students
Students work hard their entire high school careers with their eyes on the Ivy League. But while they might be busting their behinds to break the single-digit entry rate barriers, what they may not realize is the odds might be even less in their favor. According to data published in the Harvard Crimson, legacies are given a significant amount of preferential treatment. While we don’t know how many seats are reserved for legacy students each year, we can tell you that legacy students are typically represented disproportionately in every freshman class.
What Classes Should I Take Junior Year of High School?
We get a lot of questions about which classes kids should take senior year. Somewhat surprisingly, this can be a contentious topic. While we always want to encourage our students to follow their hearts, junior year can be make-or-break and your course load and schedule are crucial components. We have a bit of advice for students who are really grappling with the potential academic paths ahead: keep trucking along.
How Many Colleges Should I Apply to?
We get this question a lot: how many schools should I be applying to? The answer is a bit different for everyone, but we’re very intentional about the range that we suggest for each person, which is between 8-12. More is not better, in this situation. It’s just more stress and more work. And at a certain point we’re looking at diminishing returns in terms of essays and overall work quality if you’re applying to 18-20 schools. We know that it’s scary to have fewer schools on the list, but if you’ve done everything right leading up to this point, there really should only be 8-12 schools on your list. Why this range? A few reasons.
The Best Colleges in Los Angeles
So you want to go to school in la la land. We don’t blame you--the weather rules, the beach is close, there are tons of internship opportunities, and an overflowing handful of incredible schools in the Los Angeles area of all shapes and sizes. And we know, LA isn’t just for folks who are interested in working in Hollywood. There are also lots of opportunities for those interested in the arts, politics, sciences, tech (haven’t you heard: Silicon Valley is outdated and on the move!), and beyond. Today we’re breaking down the best colleges in Los Angeles for you.
Top Materials Science and Engineering Undergraduate Colleges & Programs in the US
Materials engineers are detail-oriented and accurate workers with an eye for incongruities and efficient decision-making. If you love to solve puzzles, materials engineering might be for you. Potential career industries for materials engineers include biotechnology, tech, aerospace, research labs, and more. The fact is that materials engineers are highly sought after and can contribute to any industry that ‘creates,’ which is essentially every industry. Fun fact: Materials Scientists and Engineers have some of the highest starting salaries upon graduation from their undergraduate program.
Which Reach Schools Should be on a College List?
Reach schools: a sensitive topic. We know. Every year, we have to talk our clients down from 8 to 3 reach schools on their list, and it’s rarely pretty. Sometimes, there are tears. Often, there are large exhales. We understand that it’s challenging to whittle the “reach” category of your list down to a realistic size and scope because the college application process is probably one of the most challenging and stressful times in your life thus far. And making decisions when you’re stressed out is hard. We don’t envy you, but we do want to help you and remind you that with this blog post and every other one that we are on your side. We want you to go to college just as much as you do.
How to Build a College List: a Checklist
Building your college list can be an overwhelming and somewhat daunting task. When we construct our college lists with our students, we make sure that the list is balanced in terms of the likelihood of application review (sorry if this is “way harsh, Tai,” but applying to Yale on a whim with a 26 ACT score “just because,” is probably a waste of time and money), but consistent in terms of fit. What do we mean when we say “fit?” We mean that we want you applying to schools that are all of the following: cultural, academic, and social fit. Here’s a checklist to methodically take you through how to make sure that your college list is built-out correctly.