
Need-Based vs. Merit-Based Scholarships
Merit-based financial aid is important for many families as they try to reduce the cost of a college education. But not all colleges make merit awards in the same way. This video provides an example.

Merit-based financial aid is important for many families as they try to reduce the cost of a college education. But not all colleges make merit awards in the same way. This video provides an example.

When is the best time to visit a college campus? A campus visit can happen whenever it’s most convenient.

Planning a college visit and not sure what to wear? Here are some tips for what NOT to wear.

College admission decisions are now delivered through online applicant portals rather than traditional mail. Learn more.

Receiving a college rejection is one of the most emotionally challenging moments in the admissions journey—but it doesn’t define your future. Whether you’ve been turned down by your dream school

Here are the steps to take if your college application has been deferred but you would still like to attend this college.

How can students get off the wait list of their dream college?

The Financial Aid Shopping Sheet, intended to accompany colleges’ own financial aid letters, is designed to make it easier for students and families to compare financial aid offers from different colleges.

Any day now, students will begin to learn if they’ve gotten accepted early decision or early action to the college of their choice. It’s an exciting and nerve wracking time as students and parents wait to see what the colleges decide.