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Harvard’s Class of 2028: An Exciting Path to a Bright Future
If you’ve ever dreamed of attending Harvard University, you’re not alone! This year, Harvard has once again showcased its exceptional selectivity with an acceptance rate
Top 100 US Universities – SAT/ACT Score Requirements
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, it forced the closure of many standardized testing sites, making it difficult or impossible for students to
What can younger students (9th and 10th grades) do to improve their profile and work toward college applications?
Deepen your involvement in your extracurricular activities. This doesn’t mean that you have to stick with every activity you started or tried in 9th grade–
How to Write a Strong Activities List for your Common App
It’s no secret that extracurricular activities are important to admissions officers when evaluating candidates. The way you spend your time outside of the classroom in
Opus welcomes Emily Parliman as Director of Admissions Counseling!
Opus College Prep is pleased to welcome Emily Parliman into a new role as Director of Admissions Counseling. Emily received her bachelor’s degree from Kenyon
Caltech adapts admissions policies
Caltech updated its admissions policy this week announcing yesterday that they are moving to Single Choice-Early Action admissions in an attempt to increase its admit
Average ACT Scores at the Top 30 US Universities
High ACT test scores are crucial for gaining admission to the 30 most prestigious universities in the United States. The national average ACT score is
Why I’m Thankful To Be At Duke Today + How Opus Helped
Written by a current Duke student blogger and Opus College Prep alum When I was a freshman in high school, I always knew that I
Opus College Prep 2022 College Admissions Results
This past year, universities reported sky-high increases in application submissions, and we believe this trend will continue in the upcoming admissions cycle. As a consequence,
Your College Admissions Timeline, Junior to Senior Year
Introduction to the college admissions application timeline The college application process can be one of the most exciting times in the life of a student,
400+ Universities You Can Apply To ASAP!
Looking for last minute advice on adding colleges and schools to your list last minute? Did you know there are 444 colleges on the Common
Supplemental College Essay Prompt Examples
What is a supplemental essay? While most students know that all colleges expect them to write a Common App essay, also known as a Personal
Top Art Competitions for High School Students
This article will give you all of the essential details for top art competitions for high school students. As the cold weather rolls in, we
Top Tips for Successful Athletic Recruitment
Many students are getting ready to begin the athletic recruitment process. Whether or not you’re a sports fan, you’ve probably seen at least one hit film where a talented young athlete is recruited by their dream school after they score the final point or goal at their last high school game.
Competitive Summer Programs for High School Students
Have you given thought to your summer plans yet? Sure, it seems a little bit odd to be thinking about summer as the leaves change