“College admissions officers review applications in the context of an applicant’s high school and region, so they have high expectations for students from competitive high schools,” Dr. Kat Cohen, ...

You have /3 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. The weeks before May 1 can create lots of anxiety for admissions leaders. But for private colleges at ...

Students seeking to strategically position themselves in the constantly evolving, and ever more competitive, college admissions process would do well to note the latest trends. Recent surveys report ...

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 ...

Israel Garcia wrote parts of his college essays from the passenger seat, as his mother navigated two hours of traffic on Interstate 10 with just 33 hours left until the Nov. 1 application deadline.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — College enrollment has dropped by over 2 million students in the last decade. Experts say it may be easier than ever for high school seniors to get into their dream university.

The essay presents the greatest opportunity to stand out to college admissions officers. Students should construct an introspective, sophisticated essay sharing their assets. Then, students need to ...

Starting in freshman year, students should strategically plan their coursework, extracurriculars, and standardized testing to maximize college application success. Early planning of high school ...

Summer can be a pivotal time for high school students hoping to stand out in the competitive college admissions process.