The 75% Chance Newsletter

Why Are We Even Doing Extracurriculars?

The art of balancing passion with the timeline of college admissions.

How We Built the College Counselling Curriculum that Broke Admissions This Year

Behind the scenes of how we built the curriculum that got ALL our students into Ivy League and T25 universities

A New Era.

It's time to reveal a new direction for 75 Percent Chance.

Why Are "Test-Optional" Policies Going Out of Fashion?

After almost half a decade of standardized testing being optional at America's most selective learning institutions, universities are reverting back to their old ways.

IB or AP? - The Curriculums That Dominate Elite High School Applicants’ Profiles

Taking 20+ APs is Ruining Your Application?

Why a focused class list is the BEST way to show top universities your academic strengths...

Re: There's a Solid Chance Your College List is Terrible

Why choosing prestige over fit is a surefire way to get rejected from your dream college...

When College Dreams Are Deferred: Navigating ED/EA Rejections & Deferrals

Why a Passion Project Might Not be What You Think it is...

In the race to impress admissions, students are pushing themselves to create projects they don’t care about...

Test Scores Aren't Everything: How Colleges Are Quietly Weighing Ethical Leadership in Admissions

While test scores and essays still dominate, colleges are starting to look for students who lead with integrity—and it’s harder to fake than you’d think.

The Evolution of Learning: How Digital Tools Are Shaping Education

The Rise of “Slow Majors”: Why More Students Are Taking a Longer Road Through College

For a growing number of students, racing through a degree in four years feels outdated. "Slow Majors" embrace a different pace, one that values learning and experience over speed.