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I Wish I Could Redo Freshman Year: That is the sentence I hear most often when seniors sit down to talk about college.Not “I wish I had a better essay.” Not “I wish I had started test prep sooner.”\nNot even “I wish I had...

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500+ Common App Colleges Charge $0 All Year. That Is Not a Waiver. There are more than 500 Common App member colleges that charge no application fee for the 2026–27 cycle. Not for a weekend. Not if you have a coupon. Not...

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Anyone in the middle of application season right now will agree: time flies, memories fade, and trying to reconstruct four years of high school in one sitting is brutal.

","url":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/attention-underclassmen-write-it-all-down-as-you-go","title":"Attention Underclassmen: Write It All Down as You Go","summary":"Anyone in the middle of application season right now will agree: time flies, memories fade, and trying to reconstruct four years of high school in one sitting is brutal.","date_modified":"2026-08-30T23:56:10Z"},{"id":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/summer-round-up-in-admissions","html_content":"

Families ask me every week what’s really going on with college admissions this year. Not the hype or the social media version, just the practical picture so we can plan without the panic. Here’s where things stand as the...

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Getting that acceptance letter from your first choice university is an incredible feeling. But what if the letter says something like this: “Congratulations, you’re admitted! You’ll start your classes at a partner campus...

","url":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/the-rise-of-college-pathway-programs","title":"The Rise of College Pathway Programs","summary":"Getting that acceptance letter from your first choice university is an incredible feeling. But what if the letter says something like this: “Congratulations, you’re admitted! You’ll start your classes at a partner campus...","date_modified":"2026-07-31T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/waitlists-are-getting-bigger-in-2026","html_content":"

If your student applied to college this past cycle, there’s a good chance they heard the words “waitlist” more than they expected.

","url":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/waitlists-are-getting-bigger-in-2026","title":"Waitlists Are Getting Bigger in 2026","summary":"If your student applied to college this past cycle, there’s a good chance they heard the words “waitlist” more than they expected.","date_modified":"2026-07-25T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/the-myth-of-%E2%80%9Cmy-kid-will-get-into-my-alma-mater%E2%80%9D","html_content":"

One of the most common assumptions parents make is that because they were admitted to XYZ University years ago, their child should have a strong chance of getting in, too. On the surface, this expectation feels reasonabl...

","url":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/the-myth-of-%E2%80%9Cmy-kid-will-get-into-my-alma-mater%E2%80%9D","title":"The Myth of “My Kid Will Get Into My Alma Mater”","summary":"One of the most common assumptions parents make is that because they were admitted to XYZ University years ago, their child should have a strong chance of getting in, too. On the surface, this expectation feels reasonabl...","date_modified":"2026-07-24T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/what-is-the-clt-classic-learning-test","html_content":"

If you’re exploring college admissions options, you may have heard about a newer standardized test called the CLT or the Classic Learning Test. Many families, especially those from homeschool, classical, or faith based e...

","url":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/what-is-the-clt-classic-learning-test","title":"What is the CLT (Classic Learning Test)?","summary":"If you’re exploring college admissions options, you may have heard about a newer standardized test called the CLT or the Classic Learning Test. Many families, especially those from homeschool, classical, or faith based e...","date_modified":"2026-07-17T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/crafting-a-powerful-common-app-activities-list","html_content":"

The activities section on the Common App is prime real estate. You only get 10 slots and 150 characters each, so every single word has to pull its weight. Admissions officers scan these lists fast. If your entries look g...

","url":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/crafting-a-powerful-common-app-activities-list","title":"Crafting a Powerful Common App Activities List","summary":"The activities section on the Common App is prime real estate. You only get 10 slots and 150 characters each, so every single word has to pull its weight. Admissions officers scan these lists fast. If your entries look g...","date_modified":"2026-07-10T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/how-colleges-recalculate-your-high-school-gpa","html_content":"

It can be quite a shock when students and families learn their GPA isn't what they think it is. If your high school gives you a 4.6 weighted GPA while another school only gives straight 4.0s, how do colleges compare stud...

","url":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/how-colleges-recalculate-your-high-school-gpa","title":"How Colleges Recalculate Your High School GPA","summary":"It can be quite a shock when students and families learn their GPA isn't what they think it is. If your high school gives you a 4.6 weighted GPA while another school only gives straight 4.0s, how do colleges compare stud...","date_modified":"2026-07-03T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/why-your-college-acceptance-can-still-get-pulled","html_content":"

Why Your College Acceptance Can Still Get Pulled Even After Orientation (And What’s Happening in 2026)

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If you're a high school student, parent, or anyone navigating college financial aid for the 2026–2027 academic year, there's excellent news from the U.S. Department of Education. On June 1, 2026, they launched real-time ...

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The college search can feel overwhelming with so many options, different admission standards, and confusing financial aid offers. Fortunately, there’s a powerful, often-overlooked resource that gives you clear, standardi...

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UF and FSU Add Binding Early Decision for Fall 2027

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Fewer Essays, More Applicants: What the Latest College Admissions Trend Means for You

","url":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/college-essay-trends-schools-dropping-supplementals","title":"College Essay Trends: Schools Dropping Supplementals","summary":"Fewer Essays, More Applicants: What the Latest College Admissions Trend Means for You","date_modified":"2026-06-22T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/the-end-of-test-optional-at-the-ivies","html_content":"

The test-optional era that exploded during the pandemic is now officially over for the Ivy League. For students applying in the 2026-2027 admissions cycle (Class of 2031, entering fall 2027), strong SAT or ACT scores are...

","url":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/the-end-of-test-optional-at-the-ivies","title":"The End of Test-Optional at the Ivies","summary":"The test-optional era that exploded during the pandemic is now officially over for the Ivy League. For students applying in the 2026-2027 admissions cycle (Class of 2031, entering fall 2027), strong SAT or ACT scores are...","date_modified":"2026-06-19T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/uc-professors-are-demanding-the-sat-make-a-comeback","html_content":"

Back in 2020, the University of California system dropped the SAT and ACT requirements. What began as a temporary pandemic move for \"equity\" reasons quickly became permanent. Now, over 1,100 UC math and science professor...

","url":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/uc-professors-are-demanding-the-sat-make-a-comeback","title":"UC Professors Are Demanding the SAT Make a Comeback","summary":"Back in 2020, the University of California system dropped the SAT and ACT requirements. What began as a temporary pandemic move for \"equity\" reasons quickly became permanent. Now, over 1,100 UC math and science professor...","date_modified":"2026-06-05T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/guidance-vs-coaching-what%E2%80%99s-the-difference","html_content":"

While these three approaches are often used interchangeably, each brings something unique and essential to the journey.

","url":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/guidance-vs-coaching-what%E2%80%99s-the-difference","title":"Guidance, Advising, Coaching: What’s the Difference?","summary":"While these three approaches are often used interchangeably, each brings something unique and essential to the journey.","date_modified":"2026-06-05T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/why-college-fit-and-guidance-matter-more-than-ever","html_content":"

Choosing the right college is about far more than just getting accepted. While the admissions process gets most of the attention, the real goal is helping students find a school where they’ll not only earn their degree, ...

","url":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/why-college-fit-and-guidance-matter-more-than-ever","title":"Why College Fit Matters More Than Ever","summary":"Choosing the right college is about far more than just getting accepted. While the admissions process gets most of the attention, the real goal is helping students find a school where they’ll not only earn their degree, ...","date_modified":"2026-05-29T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/land-a-local-internship-as-a-high-school-student-10-tips","html_content":"

If you are a high school student looking to strengthen your college applications and gain real experience, a local internship is one of the best things you can do. These opportunities are usually easier to get than big n...

","url":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/land-a-local-internship-as-a-high-school-student-10-tips","title":"Land a Local Internship as a High School Student: 10 Tips","summary":"If you are a high school student looking to strengthen your college applications and gain real experience, a local internship is one of the best things you can do. These opportunities are usually easier to get than big n...","date_modified":"2026-05-22T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/what-does-a-college-admissions-consultant-do","html_content":"

The college admissions process has become incredibly complex. With thousands of colleges, shifting admission policies, and countless details to manage, many families feel overwhelmed trying to figure it all out on their ...

","url":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/what-does-a-college-admissions-consultant-do","title":"Professional Guidelines and College Admissions Coaching","summary":"The college admissions process has become incredibly complex. With thousands of colleges, shifting admission policies, and countless details to manage, many families feel overwhelmed trying to figure it all out on their ...","date_modified":"2026-05-08T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/how-college-admissions-consultants-help-students-succeed","html_content":"

Did you know that a student’s math trajectory is often largely determined by third grade? Research shows that the highest level of math a student reaches in high school is strongly correlated with college admission chanc...

","url":"https://kimflettprep.com/faqs/f/how-college-admissions-consultants-help-students-succeed","title":"How College Admissions Guidance Help Students Succeed ","summary":"Did you know that a student’s math trajectory is often largely determined by third grade? Research shows that the highest level of math a student reaches in high school is strongly correlated with college admission chanc...","date_modified":"2026-05-05T22:14:20Z"}]}