College Admissions Consulting Affirmative Action in Admissions; Deciphering Financial Aid Award Letters; Not Too Late to Apply to College Written by College Coach Guest Authoron February 17th, 2021 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach college admissions process, financial aid award, getting in, There have been a few recent court cases related to the use of affirmative action in college admissions. But what is affirmative action in this case, and how is it really used in admissions? Jamiere Abney, Coordinator of Outreach for Opportunity & Inclusion at Colgate University joins us to share more. If you’re worried that it’s too late to apply to college this year, you’re in luck—it’s definitely not! We have advice and information on your options. Finally, in part one of a two-part series, we’re talking all things financial aid award letters, including and especially, how to decipher the information. To listen to other episodes, visit Getting In: A College Coach Conversation on VoiceAmerica or search for us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. While you’re there, please leave us a rating or review! We appreciate your feedback. Related Resources Read | Posted on January 29th, 2026 Cashless Kids: How Tweens Can Navigate a Digital Economy Read | Posted on January 9th, 2026 Colleges That Made Admissions a Little Easier in 2025: Our Top Picks for Transparency and Support Read | Posted on December 12th, 2025 Best Gifts for the Student in Your Life
