Curious what admissions officers are doing in early December—right before Early Decision and Early Action results are released? As a former Director of Admissions at Swarthmore and an admissions officer at Vanderbilt, I’ve spent over two decades reading applications and sitting in committee rooms. In this video, I take you behind the scenes of the first week of December, one of the most important and busiest weeks in selective college admissions.
Denied early decision or early action? This video breaks down what to do after a college denial—ED rejection, EA rejection, ED2 strategy, regular decision tips, and expert advice from a former admissions director at the nation's most selective colleges and universities. If you were denied from your top-choice college, this video will help you redirect, rebuild your strategy, and finish the Regular Decision process strong.
Deferred early decision or early action? This video explains what college deferral means, why students get deferred, and what to do next—from a former Director of Admissions. Learn how to improve your chances. From why colleges defer students to the exact steps you should take—LOCI, demonstrated interest, midyear grades, and strategy—this is your full roadmap.
College admissions decisions from highly selective colleges are coming soon, and many families will face rejection from Ivy League and elite universities. In this video, I explain why amazing students get denied and how parents can help their student navigate disappointment.
Can you appeal a college rejection or ask a college to reconsider your admissions decision? In this video, I explain how college appeals work and how financial aid appeals can help families receive more aid.
Waitlisted? Learn what the college waitlist really means, how college waitlists work, and what to do if you are waitlisted at a selective college or Ivy League school.