--- title: "College Admissions and Test Prep Blog — page 2 | Elite Prep" description: "Admissions guides, test strategy and study advice from Elite Prep instructors and counselors." url: "https://eliteprep.com/blog/page/2/" 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) # Blog Admissions guides, test strategy and study advice from Elite Prep instructors and counselors. - ![Students walking and chatting in a bright, modern university lobby with red sofas and tall windows](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-597958786-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Applying to Colleges and Universities in the United Kingdom, Part 3: The Admission Process](https://eliteprep.com/blog/applying-to-colleges-and-universities-in-the-united-kingdom-part-3-the-admission-process/) Here's a detailed breakdown of the admission requirements, application process, and timeline for U.S. students seeking to apply to UK universities… July 1, 2025 - ![Punts carrying tourists along a sunlit river past historic stone college buildings and an ornate covered bridge](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-2181591530-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Applying to U.K. Colleges and Universities, Part 2: Top 10 Colleges and Universities in the U.K. for U.S. Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/applying-to-colleges-and-universities-in-the-united-kingdom-part-2-top-10-colleges-and-universities-in-the-uk-for-us-students/) Here are the top 10 colleges and universities in the UK, including their top bachelor's majors, locations, U.S. admission rates, and average cost of attendance. June 19, 2025 - ![Aerial view of a Gothic university chapel with spires overlooking green lawns and historic college buildings](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-517235492-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Applying to U.K. Colleges and Universities, Part 1: Why U.S. High School Students Should Consider Studying in the U.K.](https://eliteprep.com/blog/applying-to-colleges-and-universities-in-the-united-kingdom-part-1/) As high school students in the United States plan their futures, many naturally look to domestic colleges and universities. May 29, 2025 - [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 student with a backpack holds a map while walking toward a large stone campus building.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-college-tour-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Measuring Demonstrated Interest: How Interested Are You in Attending Our College?](https://eliteprep.com/blog/measuring-demonstrated-interest-how-interested-are-you-in-attending-our-college/) The college admissions process is a daunting journey for high school students seeking to continue their education at esteemed institutions. May 9, 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 - ![Red brick collegiate Gothic university building with twin towers and an arched entrance at dusk, seen across an empty crosswalk.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-594949892-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [More Colleges Are Requiring Standardized Tests – What This Means for Students Applying to Test-optional Schools](https://eliteprep.com/blog/more-colleges-are-requiring-standardized-tests/) High school students applying to colleges that require the SAT or ACT scores are also likely to apply to colleges that are test-optional. February 27, 2025 - ![Smiling student wearing blue headphones sits with a pencil, notebook and laptop at a library table lined with bookshelves](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1368496873-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [What Is the NEWL Korean Exam (National Examinations in World Languages), and Why Should High School Students Take It?](https://eliteprep.com/blog/newl-korean-exam/) Since April 2025, Elite Open School has offered the NEWL Korean test. This article explains what the exam is and how high school students can benefit… February 27, 2025 - ![A sharpened pencil resting on a multiple-choice answer sheet with rows of A, B, C, D bubbles.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-524069563-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [The ACT® is Changing — Here's What Students and Parents Need to Know](https://eliteprep.com/blog/the-act-is-changing/) In April 2025 the ACT changed: students got more flexibility in how they take the test, and the test got shorter. February 18, 2025 - ![Smiling student in glasses with headphones around her neck holding notebooks in a school hallway](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-990454674-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [The IB Diploma Programme: Requirements, Advantages, and Considerations for High School Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/the-ib-diploma-programme-requirements-advantages-and-considerations-for-high-school-students/) What the IB Diploma Programme requires (six subject groups, CAS, the extended essay, internal assessments and exams) and its pros and cons for students. January 20, 2025 - ![A group of smiling teenagers with backpacks running across a sunny park lawn beneath leafy trees](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-846462868-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Making the Most of Summer: Impactful Activities for High School Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/making-the-most-of-summer-impactful-activities-for-high-school-students/) Summer is a golden opportunity for high school students to focus on personal growth, academic advancement, and skill development. January 15, 2025 - ![Illustration of a smiling person with eyes closed and flowers, leaves and butterflies growing from their open head](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1341427506-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Developing a Growth Mindset: Empowering High School Students for Success](https://eliteprep.com/blog/developing-a-growth-mindset-empowering-high-school-students-for-success/) Embracing a growth mindset empowers students to face challenges, learn from failures, and reach their full potential. January 14, 2025 - ![A frustrated student holds a notebook over her head while staring at a laptop screen at a desk.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-638655846%2B%281%29-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [What to Do if You’re Deferred in Early Decision: A Guide for High School Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/what-to-do-if-youre-deferred/) A deferral can feel disheartening, but it’s important to recognize that it’s not a rejection. December 27, 2024 - ![A smiling young man gestures as he records himself on a smartphone mounted on a tripod.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1446878673-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [How to Make a Good Impression on Your College Applications with Optional Introduction Videos](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-to-make-a-good-impression-on-your-college-applications-with-optional-introduction-videos/) In recent years, many colleges have incorporated optional introduction videos into their application process. November 25, 2024 - ![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 [Browse every post by year →](https://eliteprep.com/blog/archive/) [Subscribe to the RSS feed](https://eliteprep.com/blog/rss.xml) ## Ready to Discuss Your Options? Each Elite Prep center sets its own class schedule and hours. Find the center nearest you and contact its staff for current schedules. [Find a center](https://eliteprep.com/locations/) [Browse programs](https://eliteprep.com/programs/)