Does Applying to College Early Really Help?
Early application deadlines are mere weeks away, and many seniors want to know: is the stress of applying early really worth it?
As a general rule, applying early can increase a student’s chance of admission. This is especially true at schools that practice Early Decision, which is a binding early application plan under which a student is obligated to enroll if admitted to the school. In fact, many selective schools admit more than half of their incoming freshman classes during the early rounds of admission, leaving relatively few seats available for the much higher volume of applicants during regular decision. So for seniors whose application is almost ready, it can pay off to put in the extra time now and apply early. And for juniors, finishing testing in Junior year and working on essays the summer before senior year is a great way to take advantage of the early application higher acceptance rates.
So is applying early worth it? For seniors whose applications are almost ready, it can pay off to put in the extra time now and apply early. And for juniors, finishing testing in the spring and working on essays next summer is a great way to take advantage of the higher acceptance rates among early applicants.
New Webinar: College Application Nightmares (and How to Avoid Them)
C2 Education will host a free webinar on Wednesday, October 16th at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST. We’ll talk about the biggest worries of application season and share strategies to help students navigate a nightmare-free college application process. The webinar also features a live question and answer session with one of C2’s top academic experts.
Students can register here.
First Semester Check-In
Students are about halfway through their first semester of the year. With progress reports coming out, now is the perfect time for students to evaluate what’s working and what isn’t. Is the balance of school and extracurriculars manageable? Are there classes the student is struggling in—and if so, what steps can be taken to correct course in time to boost final semester grades? Students are welcome to bring their progress reports to a local C2 Education center for a consultation and to develop a plan for a successful rest of the school year!
Junior Year is Key for College Admissions Success
As the last full academic year before college application season, junior year is important—and stressful! Last month, C2 Education held a webinar to help high school juniors navigate this challenging year, including tips for balancing grades, test prep, and extracurriculars and study strategies to help students work smarter, not harder.
A recording of the webinar is available online, which you can watch here.