MARCG MADNESS - VOL. 8
EDITOR’S NOTE
Happy March Madness!!
We know this is a busy time of year, and we are so excited about all of the activity happening on our site. We love seeing so many of our readers finding top-tier college services — and newly accepted students discovering amazing gifts and gadgets for their next chapter.
Whether you’ve purchased from a Corner Shop or secured a service with one of our trusted vendors, your experience matters. Please consider leaving a review — it helps others discover great finds and expert guidance while supporting the businesses and professionals who make this college community so special.
Moving on… we have TWO big things happening this month!
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Next Tuesday, March 11th at 8 PM EST, we’re hosting our first College Corner Connect Workshop: SAT vs. ACT — perfect for students in grades 9, 10, and 11.
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We’re also hosting the BIGGEST COLLEGE GIVEAWAY! To celebrate newly accepted seniors, participating College Corner Shops are each donating an item to one lucky winner.
See below for details on both, and be sure to SHARE with your friends!
👉 Read the full newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/thecollegecorner/march-madness-more
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS EDITION
• News You Can Use – Common App Essay Prompts 2025–2026
• Tips & Tools – ACT vs. SAT Workshop (3/11)
• The Travel Corner – Tulane University
• Corner Shops – The Biggest College Giveaway
DATES TO LOOK OUT FOR
• 3/7 – Ohio State
• 3/7 – UMass Amherst
• 3/7 – Georgia Tech
NEWS YOU CAN USE
COMMON APP ANNOUNCES THE 2025–2026 ESSAY PROMPTS
Good news! The Common App essay prompts will remain the same for the 2025–2026 application cycle 🎉
👉 Read more in the full newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thecollegecorner/march-madness-more
OPENAI INVESTS $50M IN HIGHER ED RESEARCH
AI continues to reshape education. OpenAI announced a $50 million investment in NextGenAI, a research consortium of 15 institutions — including 13 universities, Boston Children’s Hospital, and the Boston Public Library — to accelerate research breakthroughs and transform education.
👉 Read more: https://mailchi.mp/thecollegecorner/march-madness-more
TRANSFER ENROLLMENT TICKED UP
More students are transferring between schools this year, with enrollment increasing by 4.4%.
👉 Learn more: https://mailchi.mp/thecollegecorner/march-madness-more
ADMISSIONS ADVICE
EARMUFFS & BLINDERS
By Meredith Rogerson, CollegeFind
For high school seniors, this time of year can feel long — but the wait is part of the journey.
👉 Full advice here: https://mailchi.mp/thecollegecorner/march-madness-more
TIPS & TOOLS
THE COLLEGE CORNER CONNECT
ACT vs. SAT WORKSHOP
Learn which test is right for you.
👉 Sign up & info: https://mailchi.mp/thecollegecorner/march-madness-more
THE BIGGEST COLLEGE GIVEAWAY
Get in on these amazing items and enter now!
👉 Giveaway details & entry: https://mailchi.mp/thecollegecorner/march-madness-more
THE COLLEGE CORNER CURATORS
Browse curated finds from the best college shops — all in one place!
👉 Shop now: https://mailchi.mp/thecollegecorner/march-madness-more
THE TRAVEL CORNER
SCHOOL OF THE WEEK — TULANE UNIVERSITY
Tips and recommendations for touring Tulane University.
👉 See more: https://mailchi.mp/thecollegecorner/march-madness-more
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Mardi Gras in New Orleans — 3/4
(Photo Credit: Mardi Gras Insider Tours)
👉 Photo & context: https://mailchi.mp/thecollegecorner/march-madness-more