The official e-newsletter of The Equestrian College Advisor.

From the blog:

We were weary from two previous tours when we reached the campus of DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana at the conclusion of the first day of tours with the Independent Colleges of Indiana – but that didn’t stop anyone from enjoying the campus tour and evening excursion they planned for us. Indeed, I’d even dare say it invigorated everyone – at least until we reached our hotel and collapsed at the end of the night! Read More

In the space of a mere 36 hours last week, New Mexico State University cut its NCEA team, then reinstated it for one final season.

The affects of #Brexit on foreign students could be seen very, very soon, as it appears foreign students studying in the UK on visas

will soon be unable to remain in the country

when their study term ends.

Where and When – College Decision Types ExplainedWhich colleges to apply to isn’t the only big decision you need to make at the beginning of senior year – you’ll also need to decide how to approach the process.  Should you try for Early Decision or is Early Action a better option?  Where do colleges with rolling admissions fit into your application plan?  And is Regular Decision an advantage or a disadvantage?  More importantly, what do all of these terms mean?Here’s a quick breakdown:

• Early Decision (ED) allows students to commit immediately to their first choice school.  Because it is a binding contract, you may only apply Early Decision to one school and, if that school accepts you, you must cancel all other applications and enroll there in the fall.  It’s a big decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

• Early Action (EA) unlike its contractual cousin (above) is a way for students to apply early and receive their admission decisions early as well.  It gives students more time during senior year to get to know a school and its programs and make sure that it’s a good fit academically, culturally, and financially before making a final commitment.

• Regular Decision (RD) is the tried and true standard that parents are probably familiar with, whereby students send applications in late fall or winter and receive an admission decision in early spring.  Due dates and decision release dates will vary by institution, but the mechanics are basically the same from school to school.

• Rolling Admissions allow schools to make application decisions as they are received rather than processing in batches.  When applying to schools that utilize a rolling admission timeline, it’s preferable to apply early so that all available scholarships and resources can be made available to you and you don’t miss any opportunities.

Each type of admission process comes with its own advantages and pitfalls and the right plan for your best friend or an older sibling might not be the best one for you.  Sit down with your guidance counselor or educational consultant and your parents to discuss the options available at the schools you plan to apply to.  Together, you can map out a strategy for how (and when) you will apply to each school that will set you up for admission success. 

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