‘Graduate in Three’ is gaining steam! Following up on our blog from June 9th where we continue to advocate for a three year degree option, an increasing number of states are researching and implementing programs for students to graduate with 90 credit hour degrees.

One of the joys of being a college counselor is visiting colleges. Click here to read about Sheila McGrory’s recent visit to Middlebury College and University of Vermont!

Change. Change. Change. More updates regarding the 2026-2027 application cycle have been released in the past month.

Each fall, several states hold college application day, week or month for residents. This opportunity encourages more students to apply to colleges and universities, due to the programming and support. Click here to read about participating states and colleges without an application fee.

Colleges and universities across the world are being impacted by the rise of Artificial Intelligence. Click here to read more about how college campuses are handling it.

The College Sage is excited to introduce our new consultant Sheila! Click here to learn more about her incredible career in education!

Each year 150 Coca-Cola scholars are selected based on their achievement in leadership, service and commitment to their schools. At the College Sage, we analyze the biographies as a resource to identify winning scholarship activities and other opportunities for students throughout their high school years.

In the past few weeks, colleges across the county have been announcing changes for the 2026-2027 application cycle. The College Sage has compiled all of these updates to give rising seniors and families an easy way to be notified. 

Today, we are witnessing the emergence of new educational models that challenge long-standing assumptions about college. Click to learn more about the new Degree in 3 Program and the Khan-Ted Institute.

For the fall of 2026, Wake Forest has added a Business minor for students in the College of Arts and Science. Click to learn more about this addition for liberal arts students.