Over a year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that transformed the face of college admissions: the banning of affirmative action. Melinda Stephan, College and Career Resource Center (CCRC) coordinator,...

On Oct. 22, I took the PSAT for my third and final time. I’ve never been someone who places significant importance upon standardized testing, especially because testing isn’t really my strong suit,...

When senior Amanda Ailes first began thinking about college, she had never heard of Huntington University, the school she is now committed to for volleyball. Next year, however, Ailes will be one of the...

For senior Alice "Allie" Mayer, the decision between in-state and out-of-state college is a complicated one. It encompasses a variety of factors including cost, proximity to family and “the right fit.”   "I've...

On Aug. 14, the Indiana Department of Education presented the state board of education with a draft for “base diploma” requirements, scrapping the previous GPS and GPS plus proposals. Later referred...

With the high-achieving culture and academic excellence of Carmel, the proposed new Indiana diploma requirements, set to be effective for all seniors in the Class of 2029, have been a shock for many. The...

Junior Allison Shen is far from alone in believing recommendation letters are an important part of the college admissions process. According to a 2023 survey by the National Association for College Admission...

For junior Gabrielle Richmond, the college application process has added many items to her ever-growing juggling-act. Alongside keeping up with heavy coursework, extracurriculars including a busy choir...

Senior Helen Xu moved the summer before her senior year to Carmel from California. After the beginning of the school year, she said she began to notice the difference in retake or reassessment policies...

Once again, that time of the year arrives. The end of the school year creates a sense of anticipation among seniors as they gear up for their new adventures. Concurrently, family dynamics shift as the...

Ahead of the 2024-2045 college admissions cycle, several colleges are reinstating standardized test requirements for students’ applications. Among the colleges that have chosen to make this decision...