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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 honestly quite a few ways to go about visiting potential colleges and universities, so you can take advantage of as many as you...

Ah, standardized testing. We hardly look forward to it, but, in the American education system, there’s a heavy emphasis on taking them. The ACT and...

When it comes to taking notes in high school, you often have to take them using a pen and paper, so we’ll stick to...

If you want to go above and beyond most of your peers, consider getting a jumpstart on your classes before they start. After all, many...

A guaranteed way to cut the cost of an undergraduate degree is to graduate in four years. But the vast majority of students do not manage...

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...

When it comes to the SAT and ACT, high scores mean a greater chance getting into a college or university. Although there are many other...

If you're able to stay overnight at a campus you are interested in, that is a great opportunity to really imagine yourself living and studying there. Accordingly...

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...

You’ll have several presentations to make throughout your academic and profession careers, but the prospect of public speaking combined with academic stress can terrify students...

Although you faced important exams in high school, college or university finals are more stressful and require more studying. Finals can make or break your campus...

After your first year of living on campus, you’ll have plenty of options for new living spaces like Greek housing, fancy dorms and off-campus housing...

Living in a dorm is a part of the quintessential campus experience, but movies and television shows have perpetuated a few misconceptions about dorm life...

A college or university tour will highlight the best things that a campus has to offer. You should ask questions beyond what’s presented in order to get...

Winter break are made of a few wonderful weeks of rest, catching up with family and meeting up with friends. Still, there’s plenty of preparation to...

Optimizing your study strategies can save hours of precious time. Studying efficiently will alleviate stress and leave you with more free time. Here are some...

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...

Of all the factors that can make or break your first semester of living on campus, your relationship and experience with your roommate is among the...

You only get one freshman orientation, so you want to go with an open mind and enthusiasm. It’s a new and busy process, but making...

As high school juniors and seniors begin to craft lists of colleges and universities they’d like to attend, it’s important to remember that not every...

The New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) is an association of 11 private liberal arts schools in New England, specifically Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New...

In many ways, the East Coast and the West Coast have completely different cultures and lifestyles. New England is very different California. Even so, there...

Many students expect to graduate from a college or university in four years, but, for a majority of students, that’s not the case. Did you...

You’re bound to make a lot of new friends in an undergraduate program, yet your peers aren’t the only ones on campus you should form...

Whether you’re studying in high school or an undergraduate program, group assignments are common. It can be intimidating to let others determine part of your...

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When deciding which colleges and universities to apply to, it takes more than comparing each institution’s price to find the right pick. There are several...

Preparing for the ACT and SAT takes months. Students read and take practice tests, go to SAT prep classes and sometimes hire tutors to walk them through the process. For...

The sooner you decide on a major, the sooner you can land internships and ready yourself for a job by the time you graduate from a...

Do you have questions about SAT Subject Tests? If so, you are in the right place. Here are 10 things you need to know about SAT Subject...

There’s plenty to be done while you’re finishing your senior year of high school. So procrastinating the undergraduate application process can throw a wrench into...

By the end of your junior year or the beginning of your senior year of high school, you'll need to ask one to three...

Some of my fondest memories are of late summer nights with my high school friends just before we left for our colleges and universities...

So you moved in, said sweet goodbyes to your family and finally met your new roommate. Your freshman year is in full swing, yet there...

As you hit the spring semester of your senior year, it's normal to experience some senioritis. Especially once you've submitted your college or...

Unless you’re going to school in California, Florida or another sunny locale, it’s possible that your first campus winter will be a chilly adjustment...

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...

College fairs are a great opportunity to meet with representatives of many schools all at once. But you will get more benefits from a fair if...

Roughly three million college or university students have some type of learning disability, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. What is remarkable...

College isn’t only about taking classes and earning a degree. It’s also an opportunity for you to be a part of groups and programs...

Understanding the world of college financial aid can be difficult. To make the process easier, here are answers to some of the most common...

Before you apply for admission to a college or university, ask whether the institution and the specific degree program are accredited. Accreditation is a...

The Big Ten Conference is a bit of a misnomer, since it’s actually made up of 14 universities from across midwestern and eastern America. Each...

What makes a university a research university? It's all about how the school prioritizes research, undergraduates and graduates. Read on to learn everything you need...

One thing that undergraduate applicants often forget to do is converse with students who are currently attending a college or university. By doing this...

Most students seeking a bachelor’s degree attend a university, not a college. Although Americans use the words university and college interchangeably, they are starkly different in many respects. When exploring your...

Colleges that you’ve never heard of sometimes offer the most tantalizing bargains for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Plenty of families worry whether these colleges...

Summer is a great time for high school juniors to impress colleges. Here are a few activities that students can do to add some...

Students whose passions intersect in unrepresented ways sometimes create their own majors. By combining classes from various departments and proposing plans to their colleges or...

Starting your college journey at a community college has many benefits. You can save money on tuition, live at home, and enjoy smaller class sizes...

Every year, millions of students begin their college journey at community colleges. Did you know that 40% of undergraduate students get their start at...

One of the most common high school rumors is the myth that there is only one perfect school for each student. So it is...

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...

There are tempting benefits to taking some of your college classes online—taking tests at home in your pajamas, listening to lectures as you do...

Although colleges across the country are required by law to provide services to students with disabilities, some go above and beyond. If you’re a...

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

College campus tours usually feature an upbeat and motivated college student decked out in spirit gear walking backwards on a manicured path through campus. These tour...

The College Board made dramatic changes to the SAT and a slew of prep books are promising students success on the redesigned exam. Students should...

If you benefit from live, discussion-based explanations and visual tutorials when studying, online SAT prep classes might be your best chance of improving your score...

If you'll be a junior or haven’t yet finished your junior year, follow our advice for using this time to impress colleges and universities.

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If you’re preparing to take the SAT, take a look at this advice for expanding your vocabulary with as little anxiety as possible.

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

Once you receive acceptance letters from colleges or universities, making the final decision is not easy. If you are accepted to two or more schools...

Maybe you read extensively about the college or university of your choice, or heard about it from current or former students. But nothing compares to seeing and experiencing...

The option to take a class online is a somewhat new idea. As a result, there are a lot of opinions regarding the quality...

Although earning a double major requires more work, you can walk away with two degrees. Take a look at these subjects that pair well...

For many students who have a niche academic talent or who are applying as non-native English speakers, SAT Subject Tests are an excellent way...

When a student visits a college or university campus, it demonstrates that the student is interested in the school. It also shows the admissions...

International students must be able to listen, read, write and speak English well, or they will not be successful at a U.S. college or...

Students (and their parents) often feel that they must choose the most prestigious college possible. But data demonstrates that you don’t need to enroll in...

The number of international students attending U.S. colleges and universities has skyrocketed. We’ve compiled a list of five colleges that cater to international students...

If you’re like many teenagers, your college goal is getting admitted.  What is far more important, however, is succeeding academically once the admission process is...

If you want to be successful in college and after you graduate, you need to start college with a blueprint for your life. As soon...

By your junior year of high school, you could have the option to study abroad or work as an intern. Opportunities like these often are during...

College-bound high school students (and their parents) are fascinated by college rankings, but college rankings do not help students find the right college for...

For students trying to determine whether to sit for AP exams this spring or to sign up for AP classes, there are clear advantages...

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...

Standardized testing is a way of life in the academic world, especially for those pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. The SAT and ACT can...

One of the most common tools used by students to choose a college is a ranking system. College admissions counselors, however, warn students against...

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...

The first step in achieving success after high school is to figure out which learning styles work the best for you. In order to...

Predictive analytics are becoming an increasingly important factor for college admissions modeling. They help predict the likelihood that a student will enroll if admitted. Predictive analytics...

If you’re like many high schoolers, at one point you had a vision: you and your best friend, boxes in hand and your parents...

These 12 test-taking tips will help you get a better score on the ACT, SAT and other college admissions tests.

1.Practice, practice, practice. Practice...

Admissions test scores can affect whether a student is admitted to selective colleges or qualifies for academic scholarships. Students with higher test scores are...

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

Q: What should I do during my college visits to get...

High school students are given plenty of opportunities to jumpstart their college career. There are so many ways to get ahead that it can...

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...