Applying to college can be stressful. Our expert contributors advise aspiring undergraduates to make a plan, make a backup plan and even make backups to their backup plans. ByJeffrey Marcus, Assistant ...

Recent research shows the college application process has become a major source of stress for high school students. Over half rank applications as their most stressful academic experience, and nearly ...

Figuring out how to stand out in the college application process can be challenging. Each part of your application is an opportunity to highlight your strengths, passions, and unique experiences, ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Mary Frances Ruskell graduated in May from her high school in Columbia, South Carolina. The first round of admissions decisions for Clemson University came out on a December evening, ...

Going to college is the next step in many high school graduates’ academic journeys. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that around 62% of recent high school graduates were enrolled in ...

Five Class of 2026 high school graduates shared their insights recently. The responses have been lightly edited for length and clarity. I wish I had known how much research would go into the ...

The college admissions process can be overwhelming for high school students, parents, and grad students alike. The stakes are high, and the journey from application to acceptance involves more than ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Two Metro Nashville College Access Teachers created an interactive road map app for the college application process called College Leaps in an effort to help high school ...

Applying to four-year universities can be a daunting process for a family. It’s hard to know from the outset when to take and submit SAT or ACT scores, request letters of recommendation or apply early ...