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...
Considering the amount of work that has to go into every application for each college or university (which should be at least 5!), the last thing you want to exert brain power on is which application platform you should use. We're here to make it easier for you by breaking down the three top application platforms: Common App, Coalition, and Universal.
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Students spent an estimated $470 million on application fees for undergraduate admissions in 2015, based on data from Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The...
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...
The following is a short list of colleges and universities that are well known for the strength of their transfer programs. Additionally, these institutions consciously...
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...
Many high school students wonder about the importance of Advanced Placement (AP) classes and test scores when applying to an undergraduate program. The answer largely depends on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...