Mr. K's College Knowledge

Hey Everyone, For anyone involved in college admissions whether it be high school counselors, college admissions representatives, or the students applying, we have all been frustrated with the issues College Board has had with making their SAT and PSAT scores available. High schools have still not received scores of their students from the October test, and many students had issues with getting their scores sent to colleges on time. Now, we just found out that the PSAT scores will be delayed! Usually, the PSAT scores are sent to high schools and students in early December. However, this year, sophomores and juniors will need to wait until January 7th.  Hopefully, College Board gets their act together soon, because I know we are all tired of this waiting game. Joseph D. Korfmacher, MA

As seniors are waiting for and receiving decisions for their Early Decision and Early Action applications for colleges, I wanted to share some tips to help when receiving admissions decisions from colleges. Ø    If you have been accepted to a school through Early Decision, you should withdraw your applications from any other colleges you have applied to or were planning on applying to. Remember, with Early Decision, you, your parent, and school counselor all signed an agreement, that if accepted this would be the school you would attend. Ø    If you have been deferred from Early Decision or Early Action to regular decision, do not get upset, as you still have a chance. For ED, you are no longer committed to attending the school, even if you are accepted through regular decision, so more options have just opened up. To be deferred means the college liked what they saw in your application, but they need a little more information and time before potentially accepting you. For th