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Winter break is often viewed as downtime — a short pause between finals and the spring semester. In reality, it is one of the most strategically valuable windows in the college career cycle. With four to six uninterrupted weeks and fewer academic distractions, students with intention can use winter break to meaningfully improve their odds of landing internships, refe...


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A Migration Redefining College Admissions

Over the past decade, a significant migration has reshaped the U.S. college landscape: students from the Northeast and Midwest are heading south in record numbers.

According to a 2025 Wall Street Journal analysis of U.S. Department of Education data, the number of Northern students att...


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The Early Application Explosion

Over the past five years, colleges have rapidly expanded their early admission options — and students have followed. According to Common App’s 2023–24 data release, over 1.2 million students submitted 5.2 million applications by November 1 — a 10% increase from the previous year. Importantly, fi...


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The Class of 2025 is facing the most competitive college admissions cycle in modern history — a confluence of demographic shifts, application surges, and test-optional policies has pushed acceptance rates to record lows. For students and families, understanding these dynamics is key to navigating the admissions process strategically and confidently.

A Reco...


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For generations, an Ivy League degree was seen as the golden ticket to career success. Today, that shine is fading. A recent Forbes survey of U.S. hiring managers found that 37% are l...


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