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Dr. Rachel Rubin is quoted in this article explaining the various reasons Southern schools are getting more applicants.

Dr. Rachel Rubin comments on the most effective and useful ways to approach your college visits.

Dr. Rachel Rubin comments on strategies that will help you to succeed in your next college admissions interview.

NewsReports highlights insider tips from the Spark Admissions team regarding how to navigate the increasingly competitive college application process.

Dr. Rachel Rubin comments on the trend of inequality prevalent in the Early Decision application process.

USA Today featured Spark Admissions in a list of the nation's top companies aimed at college admissions success.

ReadWrite discusses what sets Spark Admissions apart as a nationally leading college admissions consulting firm.

Spark Admissions comments on the 2024 US News & World Report college rankings, as the publication has radically changed its methodology for how it ranks US colleges and universities.

Redfin featured Spark Admissions in its recent article about what makes Boston arguably one of the best cities in the U.S.

August 27, 2019 | Dr. Rachel Rubin weighs in on ethical standards and best practices for families working with a college admissions advisor.

July 9, 2018 | Dr. Rachel Rubin comments on the role of “dean’s lists” or “development lists” at selective colleges and universities including Harvard.

June 21, 2017 | Rachel Blankstein offers insight into the factors at play in Harvard’s decision to rescind offers to incoming freshmen on the basis of their social media activity.

December 15, 2015 | Dr. Rachel Rubin adds context to new data that shows most college-bound Massachusetts students choose four-year schools within a few hours of home.

September 17, 2015 | Rachel Blankstein provides expert perspective on selecting and working with tutors to prepare for the Medical College Admission Test.

April 2, 2014 | Dr. Rachel Rubin comments on the rarity of a high school senior’s feat of gaining acceptance to all eight Ivy League schools.

December 3, 2012 | CNN examines the role college admissions consultants play in helping international students navigate the unfamiliar terrain of the U.S. college application process.

November 26, 2012 | Rachel Rubin comments on international admissions trends and the growing popularity of U.S. colleges among students from mainland China.

April 12, 2012 | A new study from Rachel Rubin found that when it comes to selecting an incoming freshman class, some schools are much more holistic than others.

April 9, 2012 | Rachel Rubin’s groundbreaking study examines how the nation’s 75 most selective colleges and universities make admissions decisions.

April 10, 2012 | A new survey of admissions officials at the 75 most competitive colleges and universities finds distinct patterns that differentiate some holistic colleges from others.

April 9, 2012 | Christopher Shea breaks down recent research—including a new study by Rachel Rubin—on how elite colleges in the U.S. and Europe make admissions decisions.

April 9, 2012 | A study of competitive colleges finds admissions policies look different at different colleges—and some kinds of applicants may compete only against each other.