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What Colleges Actually Look for in Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular activities make up 30% of college admissions decisions. Learn the tier system, the spike strategy, and what selective colleges truly value.

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Olivier·Solyo Parent
March 21, 20267 min read
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Early Decision Results Are In — What Juniors Do Now

Class of 2030 early admit rates hit record lows at Yale (10.9%), MIT (5.5%), and more. Here's the month-by-month plan every junior's family needs now.

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Olivier·Solyo Parent
February 22, 202611 min read
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SAT vs ACT in 2026: How Parents Can Pick the Right Test

The SAT and ACT both changed in 2025. Compare formats, timing, scores, and superscoring to help your student choose the right college admissions test.

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Olivier·Solyo Parent
February 16, 202612 min read
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SAT and ACT Scores Are Required Again: What Parents Must Know

SAT and ACT scores are required again at over 50 colleges, and test submissions are up 11%. Here are the schools that require tests and a prep timeline.

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Olivier·Solyo Parent
February 15, 202611 min read
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Top 10 College Majors for 2025: Salaries, Jobs & AI Impact

Explore the 10 most popular college majors for 2025 with salary data, job outlooks, and AI impact ratings to help your student choose the right career path.

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Olivier·Solyo Parent
October 2, 20259 min read