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New SAT Scores and College Admission

Did you take the redesigned SAT? Learn if your new SAT scores are good enough to get you into your dream college.
How to Write a High School Resume for College Applications

High school resumes give colleges a snapshot of your accomplishments and interests. Learn how to craft a standout college resume for your applications.
How to Find Your Best Fit College

College is not one-size-fits-all! Find out how to decide which college is right for you in terms of academics, social life, and financial aid.
College Fair Checklist: What to Do and Ask

Get our list of college fair questions and tips to help you best prepare to meet college admission representatives.
How to Get Great College Letters of Recommendation

Colleges use letters of recommendation to assess your goals and character. Getting a great college recommendation letter means planning ahead.
Next Steps for Any College Admission Decision

Get next steps for any college admission decision. Whether you were accepted, rejected, waitlisted, or deferred, we have some tips for your next move.
Campus Safety

Here are the best resources and information available on campus safety.
How To Compare Colleges and Find Your Target Schools

Trying to compare colleges to find your best fit? These seven sources of college information are the standard. Here’s how to use them.
Your Guide to the Common Application

The Common Application for 2017-2018 is live! Learn about the benefits of submitting the Common App and get our expert tips for staying on track.
Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay

The college application essay is your chance to show schools who you are. Learn how to write a college essay that sets you apart.
Guide to Transferring Colleges

Thinking about transferring colleges? Here’s an overview of the college transfer process, from why to how.
Guide to the Common Application

Everything you need to know about the common application and applying to common app schools.
Popular College Application Essay Topics (and How to Answer Them)

From Common App prompts to supplementary essays, we break down the most common application essay topics. Boost your college essay to the top of the pile!
How Extracurriculars Help Your College Application

Use extracurricular activities on your college application to demonstrate your passion, commitment, and leadership skills.
14 Summer Activities to Boost Your College Application

High school summer activities can give you a boost over other college applicants with the same grades and test scores. Make your summer count!
Why You Should Consider a Green College

Choose a sustainable campus for a better quality of life. Here's what to look for.
Why You Need a College Counselor

Learn why you need a college counselor and how you should use your counselor throughout the college admissions process.
Waitlisted? Here's What To Do Next

Chart your next move with these college waitlist strategies.
Beyond Test Scores and GPA: What Are Colleges Looking For?

What do colleges look for beyond grades and test scores? Learn how junior and seniors can put the finishing touches on their college applications.
College Admissions Guide: Process and Prep

Learn about the college admissions process from start of finish. Find out about college search, financial aid applications, planning for college, and more.
Top 12 Questions to Ask Your College Counselor

Make the most of your time with your college counselors with our list of 12 must-ask questions.
How to Apply for College

Your college application shows schools who you really are. Here's everything you need to know about perfecting your college apps.
8 Ways to Prep for College over Spring Break

Make your spring break count by prepping for a standout college application. Here are 8 ways high schoolers can use vacation to get a head start.
Applying to College as a Student Athlete

Learn about your sports options in college and get college admissions tips for student athletes applying to NCAA schools.
College Admissions Officers Are Reading Your Tweets

It’s always possible that an admissions officer might look you up online. Get our expert tips for using social media during college admissions.
What is Rolling Admission?

Rolling admission colleges are not all alike. Learn what it means when colleges accept applications on a rolling basis and make a strategic college plan.
6 Handy Grammar Rules for Your College Application

From help editing your college essay to revising your latest history assignment, we’ve got you covered. Check out our six essential grammar rules.
5 Ways College Application Essays and High School Essays Are Different

College application essays aren't what you’re used to writing for your high school classes. Learn how college essays and high school essays are different.
The Worst College Essay Grammar Mistakes

Writing your college essay? Avoid the grammar errors that make admissions officers cringe!
Should You Apply Early Action vs Early Decision?

Learn if applying to college early action vs early decision can help you or hurt you.
How to Choose a College Admissions Counselor

You’ve decided to hire a private college counselor, but how to choose? Vet admissions counselors by asking these crucial questions.
What Do College Counselors Do?

Learn how college counselors help high school students navigate the college admissions process and the benefits of hiring an independent college counselor.
Should You Submit Supplementary Material to Colleges?

Wondering how to demonstrate your talent on your college application? Learn the benefits (and risks) of submitting supplementary material to colleges.
Can Senioritis Cost You a College Acceptance?

You already got into your dream school, but fighting back the senior slump will ensure you actually get to attend.
60 Questions To Ask on Your College Tour

Chat up the real experts on campus—the students. Our list of questions to ask on a college tour will help you figure out what a school is really like.
Guide to College for LGBTQ Students

At many colleges, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) community is a visible and valued part of campus life.
6 Ways Hobbies Can Help You Get Into College

Hobbies can you help you prepare for—and get into—your dream college. Learn how hobbies can make your college application stand out.
Considering Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Consider the environment for African-Americans at any college before you apply. HBCUs were founded with a mission to serve the black community.
How to Deal With a Deferred College Application

You applied to college early action or early decision, and you've been deferred. What now?
How to Choose Dream, Target, and Safety Schools

Applying to college? Learn how to identify dream, target, and safety schools unique to you.
Is Taking a Gap Year Right For You?

A gap year can be a valuable opportunity to travel, build skills, or volunteer. Decide if deferred admission is a smart option for you.
6 Quick Tips For Contacting Colleges

Want to make the right impression when e-mailing a college admissions officer? Keep these tips in mind whenever you are contacting colleges.
Get the Most Out of Your College Visits

Visiting campus will help you learn if a college is right for you. Here’s our checklist for what to do, see, and ask on your college visits.
Colleges Are Still Accepting Applications for Fall 2017

Decision day might have come and gone, but many colleges and universities are still accepting applications for this fall.
What to Look For in a College Library

From approachable staff to extensive digital collections, learn what to look for in your dream college library.
Top College Interview Tips

Admissions officers want your college interview to go well too! Our college interview tips will help you prepare.
Q & A with Meg Mitchell Moore, author of The Admissions

Read our interview with author Meg Mitchell Moore. Her novel The Admissions follows a seemingly perfect family through the college admissions process.
12 Questions to Ask On Your Green College Visit

Bring these sustainability questions with you to campus to make the most out of your green college visit.