College Admissions: Why Early Action and Decision Matter

In the last decade, early admission programs have become an increasingly important aspect of college admissions. Many colleges are filling 30-70% of their freshman class via Early Action or Early Decision . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

Universities, including Rice, A&M, want to make applying to college easier

Sam Houston High seniors Edwin Villarreal, 18, and Ana Alas, 17, put together college applications and scholarship packets with the help of college access coordinator Ivonne Rodriguez.See how Texas colleges and university stacked up in the latest government rating.  Photo: ERIN TRIEB, FOR THE CHRONICLE

A group of elite universities, including Rice and Texas A&M, want to make it easier for students — especially first-time college students and those from low-income families — to apply for college . . .

 

 

 

 

The One Big Danger of Applying to College Early

permanent markerYou know the adage about the early bird and the worm. It holds true in college admissions too . . .

 

 

 

 

 

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