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In this edition, we sit down with David duKor-Jackson, the Director of Admissions at MIT, to discuss everything you need to know about applying to competitive computer science (CS) programs.

As students begin to navigate their path toward higher education, deciding whether to pursue the SAT or the ACT can significantly impact their performance and stress levels. Understanding the unique characteristics of each exam allows families to make an informed decision that aligns with a student's natural strengths and academic goals.

Understanding the distinction between need-blind and need-aware admissions, as well as various types of aid, is critical when developing a financially feasible college list. Need-Blind vs. Need-Aware Admissions Need-Blind Admissions: In this process, a school does not consider a family's ability to pay when making an admission decision. Whether a student applies for aid or marks their intent to pay on an application remains independent of the final decision. Need-Aware Admiss

Financial aid experts from Juno join us in this session which is a part of the Break Into College Conference Series. Juno is a group of more than 200,000 students and parents who work together to make lenders reduce the cost of student loans. You can join for free to access their deals and prepare for future payments: joinjuno.org. College planning in 2026 requires strategic planning. Beyond love for a particular college, the question of affordability is the most important f

Writing the personal statement is often the most intimidating hurdle in the college application process, but it is also one of the most important. It is the one place where you get to speak directly to admissions officers, moving beyond the sterile data of grades and test scores to provide a window into who you actually are. During a recent session of the "Barrier Breakers Break into College" series, admissions expert Ethan Sawyer—widely known as the College Essay Guy—broke d

In our Mock Admissions Panel Mark Detterline (Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions, Director of Selection at Swarthmore College) and Erica Woods (Director of Strategic Partnerships in Admissions at Villanova University) outlined what the holistic review process looks like. In college admissions, the holistic review is a comprehensive method of evaluation where admissions officers look beyond the numbers to understand the applicant as a complete person. College admissions is hi