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, ...

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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 ...

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

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kristen Moon is an entrepreneur covering college admission strategies. Feb 13, 2024, 08:36pm EST As college application season ...

In the third and final installment of a three-part conversation, T&C editor in chief Stellene Volandes asks Kat Cohen, CEO of IvyWise, to talk about some of the most frequently asked questions high ...

An important part of the Common Application, which is accepted by more than 1,000 colleges, is the personal essay. Students are given six options as prompts, as well as a seventh option which is to ...

Students continue to pursue postsecondary education—particularly Latino and Black students—and a growing share of those applicants are choosing to submit SAT and ACT scores even when institutions are ...

In the midst of essays, transcripts and online forms, college applications can feel like a maze. The process might be overwhelming for parents and students, especially when trying to keep track of ...

Data from the Common Application reveals a 6% increase in applicants for fall 2024 admissions compared to the previous year. In a notable uptick in college application numbers, data from the Common ...

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