Author: Christopher Hathaway

Christopher holds a B.A. from Yale University, an M.F.A. in Fiction from the Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College, and an M.A.Ed. from NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, where he was inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education. He is a certified independent educational consultant through UC Irvine and is a professional member of both the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC) and the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Christopher founded Dimension Admissions in the summer of 2019, following eight years as an independent school instructor, administrator, and admissions file reader. During this time, he also conducted alumni interviews for Yale University. He is an expert in educational advising, English language and literature, teaching, personal narrative writing, academic and extracurricular planning, school selection, and admissions. His objective is to empower each client to articulate how their lived experiences have shaped their personal identity, and to determine how they will utilize this foundation to engender future growth and contribute meaningfully to their communities. While his primary goal is to send each of his clients to their dream school, his success is also contingent on whether they emerge from their work with Dimension Admissions more self-aware and confident as they embark on the next chapter of their life’s journey.

Understanding the New SAT and ACT Changes

Modernizing Standardized Tests If you somehow missed it, the SAT began administering its new, digital version this spring in the United States. While responses to the adaptive test were varied, it was a necessary evolution for College Board, and one I believe will be advantageous in the long run by making the test more […]

Which Ivy+ Schools are Actually the Most Selective?

Schools often tout low admission rates as a proxy for a highly competitive academic environment. This blunt instrument fails to account for the quality of the applicant pool, and may distort potential applicants’ understanding of their chances of admission. To help give applicants a more complete picture, Dimension Admissions dove into the Common Data Set […]

How to Overcome Writer’s Block in College Essay Writing

Effective Strategies to Beat Writer’s Block and Craft a Sensational College Admissions Essay With Admissions Season in full swing, high school seniors have donned their thinking caps and picked up their literal or figurative pens with every intention of crafting a sensational college admissions essay, one that will unbolt the gates to their dream schools. […]

Non-Binary Students at Ivy League and Ivy+ Universities

The Evolution of Non-Binary Student Data Reporting Until 2021, the Common Data set did not recognize an option for “another gender” data reporting, thus discounting non-binary students—those identifying as neither male, nor female. In 2021-2022, there was some movement on that front when the Common Data Set indicated with respect to reporting admissions data by […]

Quick Advice for Applicants on Completing Your College List

Building Your College List: Advice for Aspiring Undergraduates Visit nearby colleges for objectivity in college list creation Vary the schools to what extent possible—even if it means touring a school you have no intention of attending—so as to take a more objective approach when building out your college list. Take note of flyers in common […]

Gender Admission Rates and Distribution Across Ivy+ Schools

Gender Admission Rates and Distribution Key takeaways: Ivy+ Schools The largest gender disparities in admissions rates across Ivy+ schools were reported: At Hopkins (where non-binary students were 377% more likely to be admitted than women, and 344% more likely to be admitted than men) At CalTech (where women were 141% more likely to be admitted […]

AI vs Authenticity: The Ivy League Admissions Dilemma

In this enlightening episode, Margaret M Kelly, COO of Dimension Admissions, delves deep into the controversial use of AI in college admissions essays. While AI-generated content might appear polished, Margaret argues it lacks the genuine introspection and alignment crucial for Ivy League applications. We explore the balance of… Christopher HathawayChristopher holds a B.A. from Yale […]

Dimension’s Personalized Approach to Elite Admissions

Dimension Admissions Offers College Applicants the Tools to Build their Future Let Dimension Admissions be Your Guide When it comes to applying for prep school, undergraduate, or graduate school, the process can often be overwhelming and stressful. That’s where Dimension Admissions comes in. With a personalized, results-driven approach to admissions, we help our clients apply […]

A Degree with a Discount: How Tuition Reimbursement Works

Higher education is an investment in your career. Many companies will happily invest in you by taking on some of the financial burden of a degree. Tuition reimbursement is when your company pays you back for part or all of the training, course, or degree costs. Along with this come policies and requirements unique to […]

Maximize Your Chances of Acceptance into Ivy League Universities

Too often, students don’t strategize for college applications until their junior year of high school, when confronted with standardized tests. In this scathingly competitive admissions climate, however, it’s imperative that prospective undergraduates begin planning ahead of time. Christopher HathawayChristopher holds a B.A. from Yale University, an M.F.A. in Fiction from the Program for Writers at Warren Wilson […]