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 ...

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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, ...

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.

With non-stop headlines about falling admission rates and rising tuition costs, it’s easy for families of high school students to stress out about applying to college. Lindsay Tanne, founder and CEO ...

When preparing for college applications, students must navigate a complex landscape of choices, from selecting schools and courses to managing deadlines and writing essays. In the midst of this ...

The U.S. college admissions process requires strategic planning, with application deadlines playing a crucial role. Students can choose from Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, and Rolling ...