There are a lot of factors to consider in a college application: the personal statement, essays and test scores. But ...

College admissions have changed dramatically in the past few years, causing more anxiety than ever for parents and teens. As acceptance rates plummet and test-optional schools surge, the competition ...

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Finding the College That's Right For You," breaks down the college admissions process and how to pick the best school for you ...

A high school student, meeting for the first time with a college admissions counselor, felt he’d messed up his chances at ever being accepted at a top university because of missteps in his early high ...

Let’s face it, the college admission process exists to serve one primary purpose: for colleges and universities to fill seats with those students who will be the best match for what the institution ...

In the Seattle area, college competitiveness is heating up. As the population boom of high-paid tech workers continues in the region, an unintended consequence has been increased competitiveness in ...

There’s no doubt that college is expensive. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the cost of obtaining a four-year degree ranges from $27,100 for public institutions to $58,600 ...

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling on affirmative action renewed calls for elite institutions to eliminate "legacy" admissions — or granting advantages to the children of people who attended.