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BEYOND THE BROCHURE: INSIDER TIPS FOR AN IMPACTFUL COLLEGE VISIT

While there is a lot you can learn from online research, an in-person campus visit is invaluable. However, it is important to thoughtfully prepare for your visit and go beyond the typical visit tasks to get the most out of your investment and time.

YIELD PROTECTION

Yield protection in college admissions refers to the practice of selective colleges and universities rejecting or waitlisting overqualified applicants who the colleges believe are unlikely to attend their institution if admitted. Colleges reportedly do this to improve their yield rate and make them appear more selective in the eyes of rankings organizations. Read the full post to learn how it impacts admissions and what students can do about it.