The College Sage Blog
With more colleges requiring the SRAR (Self-Reported Academic Record), students and families often feel overwhelmed by yet another step in the application process. This post breaks down what the SRAR is, why it exists, how to complete it accurately, and what to watch out for, so you can feel confident and stay on track during college application season.
As more states adopt guaranteed admission policies for top high school students, understanding how these programs work, and what they mean for everyone else, is more important than ever. This post breaks down the most prominent guaranteed admissions programs in states like Florida, Texas, and South Carolina, and explains why students outside the top percentiles or out-of-state applicants need to build standout applications now more than ever.
Did you know that having a grandparent living in Florida could help your student qualify for in-state tuition at top Florida public universities like UF and FSU? In this post, The College Sage breaks down the “grandparent waiver,” the test scores required to qualify, and why acting early can lead to major tuition savings.
Legacy admissions give preferential treatment to applicants with familial ties to a college, often boosting their chances of acceptance, but this practice faces increasing scrutiny and legal challenges following the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. The scope and definition of legacy status vary widely across institutions, and many colleges are reconsidering or revising their legacy policies amid growing debate.
As The College Sage celebrates its 10th year, we reflect with gratitude on the journey from a personal research project to a thriving counseling practice that serves both paying and pro bono students—helping hundreds of young people navigate the college admissions process and encouraging them to pursue their dream schools with confidence and optimism.
The College Sage explores how ChatGPT and AI language tools are rapidly transforming the college admissions essay landscape, demonstrating both impressive writing capabilities and the growing potential for AI-detection software to identify machine-generated content. As colleges grapple with these changes, admissions may shift toward new formats like graded academic papers, interviews, and video submissions to better assess authentic student voices, prompting a broader rethinking of the application process with an emphasis on integrity and equity.
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