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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Many potential artists pursue degrees in visual art or design at colleges or universities that offer non-related programs. Also, many schools allow students to pursue a...
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,...
Some students experience senioritis after they submit their college or university applications. They will cut themselves slack after months of hard work in an...
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...
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, also known as a likely letters from colleges or universities. Although likely letters are positive, they...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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-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,...
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...
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...
College preparation starts early. From the first day of high school, everything counts towards college. Here's what you do can do make sure your freshman...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Once you’ve found your dream school the question becomes: will I get in? It’s hard to predict accurately, but the college’s acceptance rates can give...