Typically, you’ve got until May 1 to decide on colleges and sometime between March and April for private schools, depending on their policies. That gives you a few weeks to weigh your options, debate with your family, make a few dramatic pros-and-cons lists, and maybe even consult your cat. Don’t wait until the last minute […]

Short answer? No. Longer answer? Seriously, don’t. Accepting more than one offer might feel like a clever “keep my options open” move, but it’s actually frowned upon, possibly unethical, and could lead to you getting all your offers rescinded. Schools talk. Counselors talk. Your dog might even be judging you. The whole point of deadlines […]

It happens. Sometimes, the dream school starts to feel more like a “meh” school, or something changes that flips your whole perspective. While committing to a school is a serious decision, it’s not legally binding unless you’ve signed a contract (which private schools might have). That said, pulling out of your commitment can have consequences, […]

Ah, the classic head-versus-heart dilemma. One school makes you feel all the warm fuzzies. The other has the program you’ve been dreaming about since you were twelve and wrote a book report on it. So what do you do? Start by thinking long-term. Will the program at your “less fun” school open more doors later? […]