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 ...

Highly-ranked programs for specific fields, like business or engineering, exist at universities with higher acceptance rates.

Admissions officers spend about 10 minutes per application at large universities, and 15-30 minutes at selective smaller schools, according to industry insiders. So, students hoping to gain admission ...

As high school graduation approaches, many families are faced with the daunting task of planning for their child’s next step. If that next step is college, finding, researching, and applying to ...

The pressures of the process are causing some kids to reject college. Fact checked by Sarah Scott The college application ...

Students (and their parents) often wonder what they should be doing during each year of high school to avoid the stress of an anxiety-filled senior year. The truth is that much can be done, starting ...

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, ...

Parents walk a fine line when it comes to their children and college applications. Getting too involved will earn the title of “helicopter parent” and give your child the impression that you doubt ...

Students often feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start the college process, so parents should help identify colleges that may be an ideal match. The best way to start is by discussing what ...

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 ...