If you're a last-minute applicant combing through the NACAC Space Availability Survey with no matches, there's another resource you can turn to if you're interested in studying in New England. The New England Board of Higher Education has published its Vacancy Survey Report, which includes results from 202 of 219 New England schools. An astounding 147 of them (or 70 percent of the schools polled) still have openings for the fall.

Vacancies are largely at four-year private institutions such as Quinnipiac University, Marlboro College, and Johnson and Wales University. Alongside these options are public universities, private two-year colleges, and community colleges, all of which represent a diverse range of options in the region. The report categorizes schools based on availability for freshman and transfer applicants, mentions programs (such as nursing) which have now closed enrollment, and also indicates if there is housing and financial aid available. It also conveniently lists schools in New England which are no longer accepting any applicants and have no further vacancies. (If you're considering calling up individual institutions, consult this "closed" list first.)

To check out the full survey results, download the report from the NEBHE website. NEBHE  strongly advises that late applicants get moving "because openings are limited at some institutions, especially in bachelor’s degree programs."