Many colleges have rendered their decisions, and while some students are elated with their options, many are disappointed they did not get into their top schools. Once again, we are seeing acceptance rates even lower than last year at these schools. As it becomes incre...

The University of California is releasing admission decisions this month and many students are finding themselves waitlisted. The UC states: "Whether or not a campus will offer admission to students on a waitlist depends on a number of factors, including the number of...

In light of the recent admissions scandal, I want to clarify my job as an IEC.

 The fundamental role of independent educational consultants is to help students explore college opportunities and find the right place for them to succeed academically and socially. IECs don...