A full year off after finishing high school is undeniably enticing, but it’s also a great way to hinder college admissions chances. Here’s why.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserJanuary 16, 2024gap year, College Admissions

The Risk of Taking a Gap Year

A gap year might be the right choice for your student, but it can turn out disastrous if not executed properly.

BlogDavid Nemat-NasserMay 1, 2022gap year, College Admissions, college applications

Cornell Sees Higher Enrollment Rates This Year

Cornell defies the enrollment trends of its Ivy League peers, and predictions for the Class of 2024 amidst continuous pandemic-related uncertainty.

BlogGuest UserOctober 28, 2020deferment, gap year

Fewer Deferments At Princeton than Harvard and Yale

High deferment rates at Harvard and Yale for the Class of 2024, but to many people’s surprise, Princeton has shown a different trend than their Ivy League peers this year.

Blog, News and UpdatesGuest UserAugust 27, 2020Princeton, Covid-19, gap year

Yale Deferment Rate Follows Harvard

A trend seems to be forming in the Ivy League for gap years that may have an effect on the applicant pool for the Class of 2025.

Blog, News and UpdatesGuest UserAugust 25, 2020gap year, Ivy League

What Do High Deferment Rates at Harvard mean for the Class of '25?

A massive spike in deferments may change the landscape of admissions going forward.

Blog, News and UpdatesGuest UserAugust 24, 2020Admissions, gap year, deferment, Covid-19, Harvard