There are always some mixed emotions about visiting a college or university that you’ve been daydreaming about when you’re supposed to be paying attention to...
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...
Colleges and universities take every form you could imagine, from compact city buildings to spread-out rural campuses. Living in an entirely new environment is thrilling,...
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....
Small colleges and universities, or institutions with 1,000 students or less, offer students a more intimate experience. Classes are small and less likely to be...
You should aim for your dreams in the undergraduate application process, but you can’t be certain of anything. It's important to apply to at least one college or...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Some students experience senioritis after they submit their college or university applications. They will cut themselves slack after months of hard work in an...
One thing that undergraduate applicants often forget to do is converse with students who are currently attending a college or university. By doing this,...
Some students receive noncommittal letters in the mail, also known as a likely letters from colleges or universities. Although likely letters are positive, they...
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...
Applicants who are dealing with difficult situations at home, such as a chronically ill parent or family hardship, should tell the admissions office about...
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...
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...
Admissions decisions arrive in the spring for students who applied regular decision or who were deferred from the early admission pool. This marks a...
If you always dreamed about attending one of the eight prestigious colleges that make up the Ivy League, you probably already know that admission to...
Colleges and universities with rolling admissions evaluate applications as they are received, instead of using a single admissions deadline. These institutions take applications until...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
Your junior year is the most important time for college prep. It’s the time you’ll choose colleges to apply to, take admissions tests and decide what...
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 spent time looking at different colleges and universities to figure out which schools are a good fit. If you already found a few options, that’s great! Here are...
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...
Women’s colleges have grown and changed over time. They’re no longer finishing schools for southern belles – they’re fun, academically challenging environments for strong, independent...
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...
School breaks were made for rest, relaxation and college visits? There’s a reason every time you check social media lately you’re inundated with photos of your friends...