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Take a look JUNIORS! Hot off the presses are the new Common App essay prompts for 2021-2022. Unlike the past few years, there is one prompt update this year...and I, personally, really like it...a question about thankfulness and gratitude...take a peek...https://www.commonapp.org//2021-2022-common-app-essay-prom

Look at all the virtual college fairs coming up! There are some "general" fairs and some specific to STEM or Performing and Visual Arts...take a look... https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events

WOW, this is big news from the College Board...https://blog.collegeboard.org/January-2021-sat-subject-test

The Tulane admissions blog is one of my favorite blogs. It is full of great articles and insights that go way beyond just Tulane. For any HS juniors and seniors...I definitely suggest taking a look. https://tuadmissionjeff.blogspot.com/

Hey rising seniors...the 2020-2021 Common App went live yesterday. If you haven't already, it is time to create an account and get comfortable exploring this platform. You can begin filling out sections, adding schools under "my colleges", and checking additional writing components (aka supplements) as well. Check it out! https://www.commonapp.org//common-app-launches-2020-2021-a

Rising Seniors...you CAN (and should) set up a username and password for the Common App NOW. I think it is a good idea to really explore the platform sooner rather than later...BUT, it will shut down for system maintenance next week and then come back ready for the class of 2021. Your username and password will roll over. https://www.commonapp.org//common-app-system-refresh-july-

Some big news from the folks at The Common App about how the application will handle the COVID-19 impact on students (and schools). Very informative link below...!

New information regarding changes to college admissions and testing in light of the Coronavirus is being announced almost daily, so it is helpful to have a reliable resource that tracks these changes. This is a VERY helpful collection of updates put together by The Common Application folks that was just released... https://www.commonapp.org/coronavirus

Class of 2021...when doing college research from home, don't forget to KEEP checking school websites for updates on virtual tools...new resources and virtual content are getting added regularly. Also, below are some websites that offer "e-visits" and many, many schools are included. https://www.campusreel.org https://www.ecampustours.com/... https://campustours.com/ https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/