Know the types of college application deadlines. Take the essay and every other application component seriously. Understand ...

Five Class of 2026 high school graduates shared their insights recently. The responses have been lightly edited for length ...

Many parents assume that preparing for the college admissions process entails standardized testing goals, essay drafts, and spreadsheets with application deadlines.

Recent research shows the college application process has become a major source of stress for high school students. Over half rank applications as their most stressful academic experience, and nearly ...

Applying to college can be stressful. Our expert contributors advise aspiring undergraduates to make a plan, make a backup plan and even make backups to their backup plans. ByJeffrey Marcus, Assistant ...

Every year, I help several hundred high school seniors navigate the college admissions process. Our students are not typically wealthy. About 20% are considered low-income and eligible for Pell Grants ...

Figuring out how to stand out in the college application process can be challenging. Each part of your application is an opportunity to highlight your strengths, passions, and unique experiences, ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Mary Frances Ruskell graduated in May from her high school in Columbia, South Carolina. The first round of admissions decisions for Clemson University came out on a December evening, ...

Going to college is the next step in many high school graduates’ academic journeys. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that around 62% of recent high school graduates were enrolled in ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Two Metro Nashville College Access Teachers created an interactive road map app for the college application process called College Leaps in an effort to help high school ...

Applying to four-year universities can be a daunting process for a family. It’s hard to know from the outset when to take and submit SAT or ACT scores, request letters of recommendation or apply early ...