Category: 12th Grade

Two boy students with scholarships graduated from Kentucky University

Kentucky University Scholarships (2026): 72+ Awards You Can Apply For

Finding money for college shouldn’t feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. If you’re a Kentucky student planning for higher education, you’re in luck. I’ve compiled this comprehensive guide to help your family navigate the scholarship landscape with confidence and clarity. Kentucky offers hundreds of scholarship opportunities throughout

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University of Michigan defer rate

UMich Defer Rate 2025: From Postponement to Acceptance

Your student’s deferral from the University of Michigan arrived, and now you’re wondering what the UMich defer rate really means for their chances. I’ve guided families through this exact situation dozens of times, and I can tell you this: understanding these statistics is the first step toward turning a postponement

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Harvard campus 83% defer rate

Understanding the 83% Harvard Defer Rate

Your student applied Restrictive Early Action to Harvard. The decision came back in December: deferred. Not accepted, not rejected. Just… deferred. I understand the confusion. I’ve worked with hundreds of families navigating this exact situation, and the first question is always the same: what does this actually mean for our

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What Extracurricular Activities Do Colleges Look For?

  Quick Answer: Colleges look for extracurricular activities that demonstrate depth, leadership, and genuine impact rather than a long list of superficial involvements. The most competitive schools prioritize students who achieve significant recognition (national or state-level competitions, published research, community initiatives that create measurable change) in areas aligned with their

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Teen girl seeing the deferral timeline reflecting chances of getting into college after being deferred

The Deferral Timeline: What Happens Between December and March

Quick Answer Can you get deferred from early decision? Yes, absolutely. Most Early Decision programs defer students to the regular decision round rather than denying them outright. When you’re deferred from ED, the binding commitment is released, and you’re free to apply to other schools while waiting for the final

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