There are a wide variety of reasons that students begin their postsecondary education at community colleges. Cost is certainly one of the primary motivations,...

Have your written your first college/university admission essay draft yet? Yes? Great! You’re in the right place.

Step One: Sleep On It

Editing directly after...

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...

A resume can seem pointless when you’re still in high school. You’re likely imagining a stuffy document with a ton of impressive job titles and...

As application periods loom, it’s time to set criteria on how to judge the applications that come flooding in for early action 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’...

You believe in your institution, and your goal is to bring in students that will most benefit from what your college or university supplies. As...

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...

It’s crunch time. The last four years? They’ve been leading up to this. “This” being applying for college. You can feel the pressure with...

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...

If you aced high school, will graduate with a stellar academic record and have top test scores, should you aim for elite schools? Plenty of high...

These insider tips can help you ace undergraduate interviews for highly selective colleges and universities.

Optional Interviews Aren’t Really Optional

Even if an interview is...

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...

A report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that 35% of undergraduate students transferred to a new school from 2004 to 2009. The report...

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....

What is a legacy student, why does it matter, when does it matter and what should you do if you aren't one? Read on to learn...

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...

Getting into your top choice isn't impossible, but it will be challenging. To make the process easier, read these 12 tips to improve your odds...

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...

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...

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...

Students who excel at one sport, hobby or club are more desirable to elite colleges and universities than students who join many activities. Admissions...

For high school students who want to earn some academic credit before college, taking summer classes at an established university is a great way...

Applicants who are dealing with difficult situations at home, such as a chronically ill parent or family hardship, should tell the admissions office about...

In that anxious period of time leading up to the release of college acceptance letters, students often wonder if they should contact the colleges...

What does it mean to be waitlisted? Most of the time, it means you have the academic credentials to be admitted, but for one...

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...

You will be able to apply for a visa after you have been admitted to a college or university and accepted the offer of...

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...

Admissions decisions arrive in the spring for students who applied regular decision or who were deferred from the early admission pool. This marks a...

Last year, more than 170 colleges from Harvard to Kalamazoo College pledged to consider service as a larger part of their application.

“Too often,...

An analysis of government data finds that high school seniors who meet with school counselors are more likely to file the Free Application for...

Colleges and universities with rolling admissions evaluate applications as they are received, instead of using a single admissions deadline. These institutions take applications until...

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...

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...

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...

Our college expert Mark Kantrowitz answers your questions about college and financial aid.

Q: Some of the colleges I'm interested in require prospective students...

Our college expert Mark Kantrowitz answers your questions about college and financial aid.

Q: Some of the colleges that I'm looking at require an...

As you're getting ready to apply to college, you'll hear a lot about your transcripts. This can be a little intimidating, especially as most high...

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. 

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Are you confused about the words you see as you apply to college? Here are some terms you'll need to know below, and be sure to review...

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...

You probably planned a lot of fun activities with friends for the summer and maybe even a vacation! But don't let all the warm weather and outdoor...

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...

Have you thought about your freshman year goals yet? Maybe you haven’t, or maybe your main objective was just finding your classes the first week...

Have you met with your school counselor yet this year? So you can prep ahead, here are the best reasons for developing a good relationship...

You made it! Your last year of high school is here, and while it’s tempting to let senioritis get the best of you, don’t get...

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...

There’s a lot you’ll need to do before you send off your college applications. What if you forget an important requirement and don't get into...

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...