Considering the amount of work that has to go into every application for each college or university (which should be at least 5!), the last thing you want to exert brain power on is which application platform you should use. We're here to make it easier for you by breaking down the three top application platforms: Common App, Coalition, and Universal.
There are a wide variety of reasons that students begin their postsecondary education at community colleges. Cost is certainly one of the primary motivations,...
There are any number of formulas out there for writing personal statements for undergraduate applications. Some encourage you to stick to the traditional opening-body-conclusion formula,...
Waiting is the most difficult part of the college/university admissions process. There are a number of reasons to consider applying Early Action (EA) or Early Decision...
Everyone talks about the waiting game for students, that period between submitting their application and hearing about acceptance. People often forget that once the students’...
Anytime an admission statistic drops, it warrants a closer look. The last year has seen a significant decrease in International Student Enrollment. The cause has...
May 1 was Decision Day, the day that many students must decide which college or university they will attend in the fall (specifically, which schools require...
Every summer, high school students choose between internships, jobs and volunteer opportunities. All of these can be rewarding, but many students wonder what colleges and...
Are you applying to wrong schools for the wrong reasons? It happens all the time. A third of students at four-year colleges and universities transfer....
Writer’s block can hinder even the best ideas for a college or university admissions essay. This is understandable, as there is a lot of pressure associated...
Your vision of your undergraduate experience might differ from that of your parents. This disconnect can be a source of contention as college and university...
The Cappex Application reached the coveted second place among application platforms in its second year of operation. The Cappex Application is a free, standardized and easy-to-use...
It’s not uncommon for students with a learning disability to earn an undergraduate degree. One in five freshmen (22%) in a nationwide UCLA survey said they...
Some students receive noncommittal letters in the mail, also known as a likely letters from colleges or universities. Although likely letters are positive, they often...
Many high school students are focused on getting accepted to a college or university, but an increasing number of students are looking ahead and earning...
College admissions officers are now spending less time reviewing college applications. Admissions officers working in teams of two used to spend 12-15 minutes with an application, but currently...
Some colleges and universities offer a college admissions interview, which allows applicants to visit with admissions officers or alumni interviewers and discuss why they are a...
Students who excel at one sport, hobby or club are more desirable to elite colleges and universities than students who join many activities. Admissions officers...
Applicants who are dealing with difficult situations at home, such as a chronically ill parent or family hardship, should tell the admissions office about their...
In that anxious period of time leading up to the release of college acceptance letters, students often wonder if they should contact the colleges they applied...
Many colleges offer or require an admissions interview as a part of the application process. Many students, however, don’t realize that in addition to confidently answering all...
In March, college admissions officers make their final decisions, seal the envelopes and mail them to all of the eagerly awaiting applicants. Most students spend half of their...
Admissions decisions arrive in the spring for students who applied regular decision or who were deferred from the early admission pool. This marks a turning...
An analysis of government data finds that high school seniors who meet with school counselors are more likely to file the Free Application for Federal...
Colleges and universities with rolling admissions evaluate applications as they are received, instead of using a single admissions deadline. These institutions take applications until they fill their...
Internships provide out-of-classroom knowledge that is useful for college admissions and the professional world. Students who complete internships show initiative to future employers and colleges. Here...
Some colleges allow students to apply to school-sponsored gap-year programs. Students can receive funding to travel and work (or volunteer) abroad. Others receive college credit....
Before setting foot on campus, there are often application fees. Check these best practices to make sure you’re getting the most out of the admissions...
Every year, one of the most rigorous parts of the college application process happens on Saturday mornings, the SAT and ACT test. Many students, however,...
Juggling multiple college application requirements, deadlines and fees just became a lot easier. Cappex has created the Application Manager to simplify the college admissions process, saving you...
If you're worried about all the words you don't recognize during the college application process, our admissions glossary is here to help. Review the glossary...
If you're struggling to comprehend all the unfamiliar words you come across in the college application process, you're not alone. Our admissions glossary covers the...
Our admissions glossary is here to make your application and enrollment as easy as possible. Be sure to review our complete glossary as you continue...
Need help better understanding all the complicated terms related to college admissions? Be sure to check out our full admissions glossary after you review G-I.
All of the various components of the college application process can be complicated. So read on for terms and definitions from A-C! This will ensure...
There are multiple ways to earn a bachelor's degree and one of these options is to enroll in a community college following high school graduation. Once you’ve completed...
How much do you know about letters of recommendation? Many colleges and scholarships require them with your application. So it’s time to brush up on the basics and...
The Cappex College Admissions Counseling Survey asked counselors about the number of college admissions applications they recommend students submit and the actual number of applications...
It’s deadline time for early decision applications to college. Early decision is a college admissions process in which high schools students send their application to their...
It’s deadline time for early decision applications to college. Early decision is a college admissions process in which high schools students send their application to their...