If you are struggling to finish your college application essays, check whether the schools offer special advice for last-minute applications to college. Are you a student or parent of a student ...

JOYCE GARBACIAK SHOWS US, FREE HELP IS A CLICK AWAY. LIKE A LOT OF HIS CLASSMATES AT ELKHORN HIGH, SENIOR KEVIN POLK IS PREOCCUPIED THESE DAYS WITH GETTING HIS COLLEGE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON TIME, ...

College admissions is no longer a straightforward process; it has become a competitive process that requires thoughtfulness ...

Admissions advice has become big business. Here’s what one industry veteran thinks you should look for—and avoid—when seeking help from an outside adviser.

Students experiencing economic hardship often find it difficult to cover the cost of college application fees. The College Board recommends that students apply to five to eight colleges and ...

As the vice president of academic affairs and a member of the admissions committee at SSP International (SSPI), a nonprofit organization offering immersive scientific experiences, I review hundreds of ...

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Are you a helicopter parent or a hands-off parent? Your approach can make or break your child’s chances of getting into their dream school. Here are key ways to find the right balance. If parents ...

As a veteran high school counselor who has worked for over two decades in New Jersey public schools that primarily serve first-generation, low-income Black and Latino students, I am alarmed by the ...

If it's been a while since you went to college and you are now back in the application process with a child of your own, you might be surprised at how the college admissions landscape has changed.

Today’s motivated parents often intrusively engineer their student’s activities to build a competitive college application.

Confused by the college application process? The National Honor Society is launching new tools and events to simplify the complicated process for high school seniors. Over the next few months, NHS ...