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24 Jan 2023
The common January Regular Decision deadlines are long gone... but that doesn't mean your chances are over. Check out some schools that have application deadlines for Fall 2023 admission, all the way up to May 2023!
17 Jan 2023
US colleges and universities don't only care about how you performed on external exams - they want to see that you've been performing in school too! Learn more about just how much your grades matter.
10 Jan 2023
Applying for financial aid can feel daunting... it can even be more so with divorced / separated parents! Read this article on how to navigate the financial aid applications as a divorced parent.
13 Dec 2022
Applying to 1 college is risky... but applying to over 20 may be a waste of resources! Let's dive into just how many colleges you should be considering on your college list.
9 Dec 2022
Getting deferred after the early application round is not the end of the world! Read all of the things that you can do to better your chances of admission in the regular decision round.
30 Nov 2022
Never miss a deadline for those college applications! But of course, after you submit, you want to know when you'll be getting your answers. Check out the early application decision dates that we know!
22 Nov 2022
One lawsuit may change the face of college admissions forever... Giving more first-gen students increased opportunities at a college education!
15 Nov 2022
March 2023 will be the first ever sitting of the brand new DIGITAL SAT. This exam is highly recommended for students heading to college in Fall 2024... so prepare yourself for the changes to come!
1 Nov 2022
Your college dreams don't have to become a reality in the United States. Europe is a great option with a number of schools, scholarships and work opportunities.. especially for international students!
14 Oct 2022
Never feel overwhelmed by thinking about college applications again. Here are checklists for every year of high school... starting at Grade 7!
11 Oct 2022
As the world moves to putting COVID-19 behind it, a number of schools are making the move back to testing requirements as a part of the college application. Check out which ones are...
7 Oct 2022
Your child's Personal Statement / Common App Essay can make or break their application... so why not help them through it! Here are AIM's 5 tips for every parent with a child planning to apply to a US college or university.
9 Sep 2022
Your Personal Statement / Common App Essay can make or break your application... and it's often severely overlooked by applicants! Here's our best tips on how to go through the college essay process.
2 Sep 2022
Your college dreams don't have to become a reality in the United States. Canada is a great option with a number of schools, scholarships and work opportunities.. especially for international students!
30 Aug 2022
College isn't always the answer... Find out if taking a year off from intense academics is the best fit choice for you (or your child)!
17 Aug 2022
Every decision you make in the last 4 years of high school plays a role in your college admissions... including the subjects that you choose for CSEC, CAPE and even IB.
3 Aug 2022
Why visiting colleges is important... and how to make your visits worthwhile!
26 Jul 2022
AIM's quick tips on how to approach the supplemental essay prompts for the 2022-2023 application season!