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Congratulations to Class of 2029!
Opus is thrilled to announce outstanding college admissions results in an exceptionally competitive year, with our students earning acceptances to every Ivy League university! Congratulations to our hardworking students on this impressive achievement!
Why Is Caltech World-Changing & A Science Geek Heaven?
Caltech, or the California Institute of Technology, is the place for science geeks and tech enthusiasts who want to dive headfirst into some of the most groundbreaking research on the planet.
Ivy Day 2026: A Tradition of Excellence
For high school seniors, the countdown to Ivy Day 2026 has already begun. Mark your calendars: Ivy Day 2026 is expected to fall on March 26
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In Athletic Recruitment, Should I Choose a D1 or D3 College?
Choosing between playing for a Division I (D1) or Division III (D3) college depends on your athletic ability, academic priorities, and the kind of college experience you want.
How to Begin Writing the Common App
Write an essay on a personal topic that connects to you, the world around you, and the way that world has shaped your future.
The College Application Season has Started!
It’s August 1! Do you know what that means? It means that all application systems have officially reset (don’t worry, your work is saved), and the 2020-2021 application season has begun! All application
Ready to Take The Next Step Toward Your College Journey?
HERE ARE 4 THINGS SENIORS need to do asap if they haven’t done so already! Deadlines can be scary 😱 , make sure to check them early so you don’t end up missing them!
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💰The FAFSA & CSS open up on October 1st! 💰 If you think you might be applying for financial aid, start reading up on the information you’ll have to provide. Our Quick Reference guide is a good place to start!
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The Common App is live! Although we’ve been in full college application mode all summer, when the Common App opens up it all feels SO REAL! A year from now, the Class of 2027 will be moving into their dorms! Seniors, if you haven’t created your Common App accounts yet, now would be the time to do that! Let’s go, Class of 2027! You’ve got this!
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No need to panic about Georgia Tech eliminating their supplemental essay requirement. Yes, they’ve now joined rank with Tulane, WashU, UNC Chapel Hill, U Miami and UGA. And more may follow … Since the news broke, we’ve received many texts and emails from parents.
Here’s the thing.
1️⃣ Colleges eliminating their “Why Us” essays are the ones that felt it didn’t make a big difference to begin with. Mary Woolley, executive director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech said it was no longer a “differentiating factor.” Is this because they think everyone is using AI for their essays or just because they have too many applications to review? That’s anybody’s guess.
2️⃣ Right now, the only thing students should be doing is worrying about the things THEY CAN control - making sure their application is solid, their other essays are good and, for the schools where it matters, they’re showing demonstrated interest.
Seniors it’s ok to celebrate one less essay a little bit - but keep your eye on the prize at the same time!
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Seniors, DO NOT procrastinate when it comes to working on your personal essay! You want this DONE before school starts - and, ideally, many of your supplemental essays too. First semester of Senior year is intense. The last thing you need is to be workshopping your essay and supplementals instead of getting good grades and submitting applications. If you need help, feel free to reach out by clicking the link in our profile.
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