Understanding rolling admissions
Some colleges accept applications and admit students on a rolling basis rather than after a set deadline. Here’s what parents and teens need to know about rolling admissions.
The high »ÆÉ«app parent’s year-by-year guide to the SAT and ACT
Your college-bound teen will likely take one or both of these college entrance exams at least once. Here’s what you need to know.
Community colleges can open the door to selective universities
A recent study shows that transferring from a community college is a promising way for minority, low-income, and underprepared high »ÆÉ«app students to get into highly selective colleges and universities.
Just how important is a college admissions essay?
How much difference does a great college essay make in admission — and what really makes a great essay?
College prep tips for middle »ÆÉ«appers
If you're not thinking about college yet, it's time. Here are 7 steps to get you started.
Why meritocracy is a myth in college admissions
From test prep and early admissions to donations — here's what these education researchers argue is wrong with the getting-into-college process as we know it.
College admission scandal grew out of a system ripe for corruption
Many youth sports are pricey to play. Yet research shows that college athletes get the biggest admissions advantages.
Many colleges don't require the SAT or ACT
More colleges than ever have admissions policies that make taking the SAT or the ACT optional. Here's why that's good news for many applicants.
How to make a college list
These 7 tips will help you help your teen create, revise, and finalize their list of colleges to apply to.
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