Posts by Paige Cizek

College essays are changing this year, and some schools are cutting supplemental essays because of AI concerns. Starting with the Fall 2027 application cycle, some colleges are removing supplemental essays. That means students applying to those schools may only need to submit the main Common Application essay, instead of writing extra essays for each college.…

Before your student chooses a college, you need to take a closer look at the dorms. These 5 schools are rated highest for campus housing. Students spend a lot of time in their dorms, so residence halls, room options, study spaces, laundry, lounges, and location can affect their daily college experience. At number five is…

What are the Claremont Colleges, and why are they considered one of the most unique college systems in California? The Claremont Colleges are a group of seven separate schools in Claremont, California, connected through one shared college system. The group includes five undergraduate colleges: Pomona College, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and…

August is a big month for college applications, testing, financial aid, and student athletes. Here are the major August updates families should know. The Common Application rolls over on August 1. Students will need to reopen it on August 1 and check their information. The University of California application also opens on August 1, so…

What is USC known for, and how did it become one of the most well-known universities on the West Coast? USC opened in 1880, when Los Angeles was still a much smaller city. When the university first opened, it had 53 students and 10 teachers, and the city still did not have paved streets, electric…

What is NYU known for, and how did it become one of the most recognizable universities in the world? NYU was founded in 1831. Its original name was the University of the City of New-York, and one of the major people behind it was Albert Gallatin, who had served as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury…

Students applying to college for the 2026-2027 school year need to know about a few important changes showing up in the application process. A few things from the 2025-2026 application year may affect students applying in 2026-2027. One of the biggest conversations is around supplemental essays. Some colleges are looking at whether they should remove…

Parents — if your teen is applying to college this year, these are the 2026–2027 deadlines you can’t afford to miss.” Students, if you’re heading into senior year, the college process has already begun.  The Common App is already open, so students can start adding their basic information now. On August 1, the application refreshes…