The entirety of senior year of high school feels like the eleventh hour. Everyone’s rushing to meet a deadlines every which way, this deadline for...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Which of the following groups enjoys the greatest undergraduate admission advantage?

1. Minority students
2. Middle-income students
3. Upper-class students

If you picked choice number three, then you...

You’ve got a lot going on. The last thing you have time for is searching through a bunch of different sites looking for schools and...

Choosing a college can be a daunting task. It gets even more tricky when you want to pursue your passion for art without committing...

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...

For decades, anxious teenagers and their parents complained about the inability to take the SAT and ACT in summer. Finally, the test makers listened. Now...

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...

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...

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...

Some students receive noncommittal letters in the mail from colleges or universities. Although they are positive, these likely letters often leave students confused and unsure...

When you discover where you get into school, let it sink in, be classy and be kind. Read on for some tips for handling your...

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...

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...

About 100 U.S. colleges and universities provide need-blind admissions for U.S. students. But some colleges that offer need-blind admissions do not meet the full...

This is the time of year when plenty of super-achieving high school seniors are agonizing about their choices. Their parents are just as frazzled as...

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.

Challenge...

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...

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...

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...

U.S. colleges and universities are a popular destination for international students seeking to further their undergraduate and graduate education.

More than 1 million international...

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...

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...

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...

As you prepare for your college applications, it may feel like there are so many new terms to learn and countless admissions decisions to navigate...

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...

College admissions committees value genuine interest in a few activities, or even just one that stands out. You don’t have to be involved in 15...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. 

GPA...

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...

Social media is a big part of everyday life. You use it to bond with friends, keep in touch with family, and even learn more...

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 goals for the year? Maybe you haven’t, or maybe your main objective was just finding your classes at the start...

Your college search comes with a lot of questions. For example: what’s the difference between public and private schools? How can I get scholarships? How are community...

Most students will take the PSAT at some point, and it’s an important part of the college prep process. But that doesn’t mean everyone understands...

Many high schoolers worry about their GPAs. Your grade point average is an important part of your college applications, so it's definitely something you should...

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...

Do you know your grade point average (GPA)? If you can’t answer that question off the top of your head, you aren’t paying enough attention...

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...