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Top 5 Fun College Halloween Traditions
Spooky Season is almost at its end, and Opus College Prep is here to share our favorite college Halloween traditions! Wait, did we say horror?
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
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
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
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
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 App
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
Top Art Competitions for High School Students
This article will give you all of the essential details for the top art competitions for high school students. As the cold weather rolls in,
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
The Best STEM Competitions for High School Students
Every season, we talk to students who are curious about the best STEM competitions for high school students. It’s not a surprise to anyone that
Stanford releases preliminary plans for fall 2020
Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne released a statement on Stanford’s next plan of action for the fall of 2020. See the letter below. To our Stanford
University of California moves to eliminate SAT-ACT requirements
This week, the University of California Board of Regents voted to phase out the ACT-SAT testing requirements for the entire UC system over the next