In the high-stakes world of college admissions, there’s one lesson every hopeful applicant should learn early: What you leave out of your personal essay may matter more than what you put in. Many schools receive tens of thousands of applications each cycle, allowing the admissions officers only a few minutes to decide whether to consider … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. It’s no secret: college admissions have always been fiercely competitive. But as demand for higher education swells, applicant pools jumped 5% in just the past year, turning an already ruthless competition into what must feel like … Read more
Does she look like a million bucks? A mom has drummed up debate on social media after claiming her “old money” chic outfit supposedly landed her toddler a spot in a prestigious school. Content creator, Tammy Peacock, posted an Instagram Reels video of herself decked out in quite the ensemble with the caption, “The outfit … Read more
Dave Coulier wants to get the “Full House” gang back together. The actor, 64, pitched his idea for another “Full House” reunion show that he’s dubbing “Fullest House” in an exclusive interview with The Post. Coulier, who played Uncle Joey in the beloved sitcom, said he’s confident most of the cast would return — including … Read more
This article is one of the winning submissions from the New York Post Scholars Contest, presented by Command Education. The Supreme Court recently issued a decision addressing affirmative action in college admissions stating that race can no longer be a factor in deciding who gets into an institution and who does not. High school seniors across the … Read more
Scandal-scarred Felicity Huffman has finally landed an acting job. Huffman, 61, who served 11 days in jail for her involvement in the nationwide 2019 Varsity Blues college admissions scandal, will play a “brilliant biological scientist” on a Season 2 episode of “Criminal Minds: Evolution” on Paramount+. The news comes two months after the former “Desperate … Read more
At least she’s got a sense of humor about it. Lori Loughlin, who was caught up in the 2019 “Varsity Blues” college admissions scandal, poked fun at her reputation on Sunday night’s episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” in a guest-starring role opposite series star Larry David. In the episode, Ted Danson asks Larry to help … Read more
Felicity Huffman, who served 11 days in jail for her involvement in the nationwide 2019 Varsity Blues college admissions scandal, said, “It’s been hard” ever since — and she’s finding it tough to land acting roles. “I walk into the room with it. I did it. It’s black and white,” the former “Desperate Housewives” star … Read more
Whether you’re itching to become a Columbia Lion or Yale Bulldog (or for your kid to), you may have heard of mumblings of “Ivy Day” as of late in these parts. You may recall eagerly checking the mailbox during your senior year in high school to see if you were accepted to one or more … Read more
A Stuyvesant High School senior who was once told getting into the elite institution was “practically impossible,” just beat the odds again — landing a spot at the top college in the world. Sebastian Acevedo — who grew up with an Ecuadorian immigrant mom and a supermarket manager dad, neither of whom went to college … Read more
Preparing to apply to Ivy League and other top schools is a daunting process for students and parents alike. The admissions process is becoming increasingly selective — Harvard and Columbia universities admitted record-low percentages of applicants (both less than 4%) into the class of 2026. The reputation, rigor and extensive networks offered at these highly … Read more
Children’s hospitals in Louisiana are coping with a surge in admissions and ER visits due to a handful of respiratory viruses. While it’s not unusual to see viruses surge as the weather gets colder, it is rare to be dealing with so many at once, leading to hospitals that are brimming with sick kids. “We’ve … Read more