High school seniors have been receiving their final admissions outcomes over the last few weeks of March. Admissions season now unofficially culminates today with Ivy Day, when colleges in the Ivy League release their decisions. Some of our students will feel like they won the lottery today; others will have their dreams shattered.
As we head toward May 1, the enrollment deadline for US colleges, our students are asking these questions, and you may be too:
Is there any chance to get off of a college’s waitlist? If so, what can I do to maximize my chances?
I can’t afford my top choice school. When and how should I negotiate for more aid?
How do I know which college to choose when I have multiple good options?
What do I need to do after I accept my offer and enroll at my college?