--- title: "Posts About College Application | Elite Prep" description: "69 Elite Prep articles about College Application, published 2013–2026 — admissions guidance, test strategy and study advice." url: "https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-application/" image: "https://media.eliteprep.com/blog-library-gradient-webp-card.jpg" language: "en" source: "eliteprep build" --- ![Four students talking over their notes in a library](https://eliteprep.com/media/blog-library-gradient-webp-w1600.webp) # Posts About College Application 69 posts in College Application. - ![Split image: a university campanile tower among trees, and hands typing on a laptop with multiple-choice A B C D answer bubbles overlaid.](https://media.eliteprep.com/UC-SAT-Faculty-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Could the SAT and ACT Return to UC Admissions? What High School Sophomores Need to Know](https://eliteprep.com/blog/could-the-sat-and-act-return-to-uc-admissions/) For the past several years, the University of California has operated under a test-blind admissions policy… May 29, 2026 Julian Chou - ![Two smiling students hugging while holding phones, with text "Congratulations Class of 2026!"](https://media.eliteprep.com/Congratulations%2BClass%2Bof%2B2026%2BElite%2BPrep-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Elite Prep Class of 2026: Record-Breaking College Acceptances and Expanding Opportunities](https://eliteprep.com/blog/elite-prep-class-of-2026-record-breaking-college-acceptances-and-expanding-opportunities/) The Class of 2026 at Elite Prep has reached a new milestone, achieving our strongest college admissions results to date. April 14, 2026 Jason Vande Brake - ![A miniature black graduation cap resting on the corner of a stack of books](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-2165826700-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Waitlisted vs. Deferred vs. Rejected: What Each College Decision Really Means](https://eliteprep.com/blog/waitlisted-vs-deferred-vs-rejected-what-each-college-decision-really-means/) Each spring—and sometimes earlier in the admissions cycle—high school seniors receive one of several different decisions from colleges. April 2, 2026 Julian Chou - ![A student in a blue top writing in a notebook at a desk beside an open laptop](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-638656670-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [How to Write a Strong Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) for College Waitlists](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-to-write-a-strong-letter-of-continued-interest-loci-for-college-waitlists/) For high school seniors who receive a waitlist decision, one of the most common questions is: Should I send a Letter of Continued Interest? April 2, 2026 Julian Chou - ![A line of students standing by a window, one holding a clipboard and pen while others wait.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-2044487253-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [How Many Students Actually Get Off the College Waitlist? Real Admissions Data Explained](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-many-students-actually-get-off-the-college-waitlist-real-admissions-data-explained/) What are the actual chances of being admitted from a waitlist? The answer varies widely by college and by year. April 2, 2026 Julian Chou - ![A high school student in a beanie and plaid shirt looks up thoughtfully from a laptop in a classroom.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-2227835968-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [College Waitlisted? What High School Seniors Should Do Next](https://eliteprep.com/blog/college-waitlisted-what-high-school-seniors-should-do-next/) While it can feel frustrating or confusing, a waitlist decision does not mean the admissions process is over. April 2, 2026 Julian Chou - ![A smiling graduate in cap and gown holds a diploma tied with a red ribbon outdoors near city buildings.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-graduate-1-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Colleges Still Accepting Applications in March: What High School Seniors Need to Know](https://eliteprep.com/blog/colleges-still-accepting-applications-in-march-what-high-school-seniors-need-to-know/) By early March, most high school seniors have already submitted their college applications. March 18, 2026 Julian Chou - ![Four students meet around a table with laptop and notebooks, overlaid with the "Impact Change Makers" logo.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-ImpactChangemakersBlogHeader-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [How to Build Real Leaders: 5 Things This High School Volunteer Club Gets Right](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-to-build-real-leaders-5-things-this-high-school-volunteer-club-gets-right/) For many, the phrase "high school volunteer club" conjures images of students collecting canned goods or selling baked goods to fulfill the community service… February 4, 2026 - ![A frustrated student rests his head on his hand at a laptop, with a scribbled thought bubble above him.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-2221012177-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Deferred—but Not Done: What to Do If You’re Deferred from Early Decision or Early Action](https://eliteprep.com/blog/deferred-but-not-done-what-to-do-if-youre-deferred-from-early-decision-or-early-action/) A deferral means the admissions committee saw promise in your application but wants more context—often senior-year grades, updated achievements… January 19, 2026 - ![Two smiling students hugging outdoors at sunset, one wearing a backpack](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-College-Acceptance-Hug-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Early Planning, Early Results: Our Students’ Early Decision & Early Action Acceptances](https://eliteprep.com/blog/early-decision-early-action-acceptances-jan-2026/) Each year, families ask whether applying early—through Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA)—can make a meaningful difference in college admissions. January 15, 2026 - [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Webinar Recording — The Dos and Don'ts of College Admissions: How Good Students Get Into Great Colleges](https://eliteprep.com/blog/webinar-recording-the-dos-and-donts-of-college-admissions/) Join us for this free webinar recording and learn what students from the class of 2025 did to get into top colleges and universities! May 28, 2025 - ![A campus bell tower rising above trees and buildings, with a bay and hills in the distance at sunset](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1169502265%2B%281%29-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [The University of California Under Pressure — Why the SAT/ACT May Be Coming Back, and How You Can Be Ready](https://eliteprep.com/blog/the-university-of-california-under-pressure/) The University of California (UC) currently follows a test-free admissions policy—SAT and ACT scores are not considered at all in undergraduate admissions… May 1, 2025 - ![Illustrated student holding a notepad and pen, with ideas, planets, stars and a lightbulb bursting from her head](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1351079728-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [What High School Students Should Do Before the End of the School Year and to Plan for Summer](https://eliteprep.com/blog/what-high-school-students-should-do-before-the-end-of-the-school-year-and-to-plan-for-summer/) From studying for AP exams to engaging in meaningful summer activities, what students do now can shape their academic growth, college readiness… May 1, 2025 - ![A hand with a pen points at printed bar charts and calendars beside a smartphone showing the calculator app.](https://media.eliteprep.com/unsplash-image-LgE3whpa5VA-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Understanding College Costs: How Parents Can Use the Net Price Calculator](https://eliteprep.com/blog/understanding-college-costs-how-parents-can-use-the-net-price-calculator/) The Net Price Calculator (NPC) comes in as a helpful tool, providing a personalized estimate of the net cost of attending a specific college after aid… April 21, 2025 - ![A blonde student seen from behind wearing a black leather backpack, facing a building and blossoming pink tree](https://media.eliteprep.com/unsplash-image-ScWvHUtQca4-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Alternative College Pathways: What to Know About Spring Starts, Overseas Programs & Two-Year Affiliate Colleges](https://eliteprep.com/blog/alternative-college-pathways-what-to-know-about-spring-starts-overseas-programs-two-year-affiliate-colleges/) When it comes to starting college, the traditional fall semester on a main campus isn't the only option anymore. April 17, 2025 - ![Students studying at long wooden tables with brass lamps in a grand library reading room with chandeliers and arched windows.](https://media.eliteprep.com/unsplash-image-CyvK_Z2pYXg-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [The 6 C's of College Search: Finding the Right Fit for High School Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/the-6-cs-of-college-search-finding-the-right-fit-for-high-school-students/) Curriculum, Campus Culture, Community, Cost, Career, and Calling: how the 6 C’s help students and families find a college that fits academically, socially… April 10, 2025 - ![Collage of hands typing on a laptop with open books floating above it against bold blue, orange and yellow shapes](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1494321516-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [The 5 P’s of College Admission: A Guide for High School Students and Parents](https://eliteprep.com/blog/the-5-ps-of-college-admission-a-guide-for-high-school-students-and-parents/) A successful application balances five key elements: Program, Performance, Passion, Participation, and Personality. April 3, 2025 - ![A student with curly red hair and a backpack holds a pencil to her chin and an open orange notebook, looking up thoughtfully outside a campus building.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-2178678305-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [How to Choose the Right College After Admissions Decisions Are Released](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-college-after-admissions-decisions-are-released/) Whether you're choosing between several acceptances or grappling with the disappointment of being denied from your top choice… March 27, 2025 - ![Two students in safety glasses work on notes and a metal robot beside a laptop in a classroom lab.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1133836105-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Why High School Students Planning to Study Engineering and Science in College Should Take the SAT and ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/why-high-school-students-planning-to-study-engineering-and-science-in-college-should-take-the-sat-and-act/) For high school students aspiring to pursue careers in engineering and science… March 7, 2025 - ![Gothic brick college buildings and evergreens behind a green lawn with geese at sunset](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1414256132%2B%281%29-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [College Admission Notifications for the Class of 2025 are Coming – What to do after Decisions Come Out](https://eliteprep.com/blog/college-admission-notifications-for-the-class-of-2025-are-coming/) While some colleges and universities have already started to release admission decisions for this year's high school seniors… March 5, 2025 - ![A smiling young woman in a blazer shakes hands with someone across a table by a sunny window](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-college_interview-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [College Interviews for High School Students: A Comprehensive Guide](https://eliteprep.com/blog/college-interviews-for-high-school-students-a-comprehensive-guide/) College interviews play a crucial role in the admissions process for high school students aspiring to attend prestigious educational institutions. November 22, 2024 - ![A small wooden figure wearing a graduation cap stands beside stacked books, colored pencils, and a globe.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-admissions-factors-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [16 Factors in College Admission Decisions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/16-factors-influencing-college-admission-decisions/) The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) survey, conducted in fall 2023, examines 16 factors influencing college admission decisions… November 8, 2024 - ![A smiling student points at a large portrait painting on an easel as another student works on it in an art studio.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1387076161-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Showcase Your Talents in the College Application Process with Optional Supplemental Portfolios](https://eliteprep.com/blog/optional-supplemental-portfolios/) Many colleges allow students to submit supplemental materials evidencing their special talents and interests even though they do not apply for a major in fine… November 4, 2024 - ![A young man in a grey blazer counts on his fingers while speaking to seated students in a classroom](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1338898513-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Standing Out in the Activities and Awards Section: A Guide for the UC First-Year Application and the Common App](https://eliteprep.com/blog/standing-out-in-the-activities-and-awards-section-a-guide-for-the-university-of-california-and-common-app/) To maximize the impact of University of California and Common App “Activities and Awards” section… October 28, 2024 [Browse every post by year →](https://eliteprep.com/blog/archive/) [Subscribe to the RSS feed](https://eliteprep.com/blog/rss.xml) ## Tools and Courses for This Topic - [College list builder](https://eliteprep.com/college-list-builder/) - [Early decision vs. early action](https://eliteprep.com/early-decision-vs-early-action/) - [Elite College Consulting](https://eliteprep.com/consulting/) ## Ready to Discuss Your Options? 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