Admissions strategies, school guides, essay tips, and scholarship advice from the Jorbi team. Practical guidance for students and families.
- Early Decision vs Early Action 2026: How to Decide
Brown's ED acceptance rate is 4x higher than RD. But ED isn't right for every student. Here's the exact framework to pick your strategy before November 1.
- Hagan Scholarship 2026: Eligibility and How to Apply
The Hagan Scholarship offers up to $60,000 for high-achieving students from middle-income families. Every eligibility rule, deadline, and step to apply.
- QuestBridge National College Match 2026 Application Guide
QuestBridge National College Match closes October 1. Complete guide: eligibility rules, financial docs, essay strategy, portal tips, and how to rank schools.
- UChicago ED0 (SSEN) Deadline 2026: How to Apply
UChicago's binding ED0 (SSEN) deadline is October 15, 2026. If you attended a UChicago summer program, here's exactly what to do before time runs out.
- MIT Is Now #1 in US News 2027: What Applicants Need to Know
MIT just ended Princeton's 15-year run at #1 in US News Best Colleges. Here's what the 2027 rankings actually mean for applicants building lists right now.
- Fall 2026 Scholarship Deadlines: September-December Calendar
Coca-Cola closes Sept. 30. QuestBridge closes Oct. 1. Every major fall 2026 scholarship deadline with award amounts, odds, and eligibility notes. Apply now.
- Should You Submit Your SAT Score to Test-Optional Colleges?
Score in the 1400–1550 range? Use this step-by-step framework to decide whether to submit to test-optional colleges, school by school, before EA/ED deadlines.
- Automatic Merit Scholarships by GPA and Test Score
Over 100 colleges award merit aid automatically at admission. No essay, no interview required. Here is the exact GPA and test score you need at each school.
- Financial Aid for International Students: 2026 Guide
FAFSA is closed to international students. Here's what replaces it: CSS Profile, ISFAA, 10 need-blind schools, and what real packages look like. Plan ahead.
- US News 2027 Rankings Drop Sept 22: What's Changing?
US News 2027 Best Colleges rankings drop September 22. A new Earnings by Major metric will move more schools than any recent cycle. Here's what's changing.
- National Merit Semifinalist 2027: How to Become a Finalist
Just found out you're a 2027 National Merit Semifinalist? Learn the 5 requirements, key deadlines, and confirming score rules you need to advance to Finalist.
- Early Decision vs. Early Action for Class of 2027
October deadlines are weeks away. Here's the acceptance rate data, financial aid trade-offs, and 4 questions every senior must answer before committing to ED.
- Which Colleges Ban AI in Applications? 2026-27 Breakdown
Brown bans it entirely. Penn just published new rules. Half the top 50 have no policy at all. Here's every school's AI rule for 2026-27 applications.
- Which US Colleges Are Need-Blind for International Students?
Only 10 US colleges are need-blind for international students in 2026. See the full list, what it pays in dollars, and how to apply with the CSS Profile.
- Best Extracurriculars for Math Majors: 2026 Tier List
USAMO, RSI, AIME, PROMYS: ranked by real admissions impact. The complete tier list for aspiring math majors building their Common App activities list.
- Can High-Income Families Get Full-Ride Scholarships?
High income doesn't disqualify you from merit aid. Here's the complete playbook for landing full-ride scholarships in 2026, including National Merit pathways.
- College Scholarship Deadlines 2026-27: Complete Calendar
Gates Scholarship closes Sept 15, Coca-Cola Scholars Sept 30. Here's every major national scholarship deadline from August through March, plus what to do this week.
- QuestBridge National College Match 2026: How to Apply
The 2026 QuestBridge deadline is October 1, not September 30. Eligibility rules, ranking strategy, and binding commitment explained for seniors applying now.
- Should I Submit My SAT Below the 25th Percentile?
SAT below the 25th percentile? Our 2026-27 framework covers 20-, 30-, and 50-point gap scenarios for test-required and test-optional schools. Make the right call.
- Do International Students Get Financial Aid in the US?
Only 10 US colleges are need-blind for international students. See who they are, what families under $100K actually pay, and how to file the CSS Profile.