Nancy GriesemerThe case against peer editing or when personal statements are not so personal OR confidentialTomorrow, at least one high school English class in northern Virginia will be listening to their teacher read aloud “the best” among all…Sep 19, 2016Sep 19, 2016
Nancy GriesemerPenn reverses direction on ‘Restrictive’ Early DecisionLate yesterday, the University of Pennsylvania issued a statement reversing direction on a policy announced last summer that would have…Sep 17, 20161Sep 17, 20161
Nancy GriesemerFantastic guide to the Common Application offered as FREE downloadIf you’re college applicant or someone who advises college applicants, you may want to check out the Collegewise Guide to the Common…Sep 9, 2016Sep 9, 2016
Nancy Griesemer‘Coalition exclusive’ — University of Florida goes liveAs promised on its website, the University of Florida went live this morning with the Coalition application. Originally one of three…Aug 15, 2016Aug 15, 2016
Nancy GriesemerAre colleges signaling application preferences?A long-standing agreement the Common Application has had with member colleges requires that in the event an institution offers multiple…Aug 13, 2016Aug 13, 2016
Nancy GriesemerU Penn reverses course on ‘Score Choice’For years, the University of Pennsylvania imposed one of the strictest Score Choice policies in the nation. Penn stood alone, with Stanford…Aug 6, 2016Aug 6, 2016
Nancy GriesemerThe Common App debuts system enhancements for 2016–17The Common Application raised the curtain for 2016–17, a few hours in advance of the publicized August 1 opening and sent a flurry of…Aug 4, 2016Aug 4, 2016
Nancy GriesemerThe Coalition Application goes liveAs promised, the Coalition application went live and flipped the switch last night activating three of 56 member colleges planning to use…Jul 30, 2016Jul 30, 2016
Nancy GriesemerU Penn tightens the screws on Early DecisionJust when you thought the process of applying to college could not possibly get more complicated, the University of Pennsylvania (Penn)…Jul 27, 2016Jul 27, 2016
Nancy GriesemerA conversation with Annie Reznik on the Coalition for Access, Affordability and SuccessAs the new Executive Director of the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success, Annie Reznik has a huge set of responsibilities and a…Jul 22, 20162Jul 22, 20162