If you are struggling to finish your college application essays, check whether the schools offer special advice for last-minute applications to college. Are you a student or parent of a student ...

I’ll be honest. I completed two undergraduate degrees plus grad school without considering hiring a college consultant. It’s not something that I even knew existed. However, navigating the college ...

JOYCE GARBACIAK SHOWS US, FREE HELP IS A CLICK AWAY. LIKE A LOT OF HIS CLASSMATES AT ELKHORN HIGH, SENIOR KEVIN POLK IS PREOCCUPIED THESE DAYS WITH GETTING HIS COLLEGE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON TIME, ...

From internships to research programs, here’s how New Jersey students can choose extracurriculars that help them stand out in college admissions.

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Students experiencing economic hardship often find it difficult to cover the cost of college application fees. The College Board recommends that students apply to five to eight colleges and ...

As the vice president of academic affairs and a member of the admissions committee at SSP International (SSPI), a nonprofit organization offering immersive scientific experiences, I review hundreds of ...

Applying to college is a muti-step process, and most high school students have not managed a multi-month process on their own. That's why you might want to make a college application checklist. While ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on the human/political issues surrounding college admissions. 1) Be honest with your kids about restrictions and needs. If ...

Confused by the college application process? The National Honor Society is launching new tools and events to simplify the complicated process for high school seniors. Over the next few months, NHS ...