
To Play or Not to Play: College Sports and Academics
I am of two minds when my students consider playing sports in college. Those recruited and hoping to continue following their athletic passion can surely increase their admissibility at many

I am of two minds when my students consider playing sports in college. Those recruited and hoping to continue following their athletic passion can surely increase their admissibility at many

For students who want to both save money and prepare for college success, consider taking college classes while still in high school. You may even get into Harvard (or at…

Colleges are getting more applications than ever before. Why? Because the colleges want you to think that they are more desirable than they really are. Most families are buying into…

Dartmouth has the highest rate of participation in study abroad of all the Ivies. But it’s quality that counts (and Dartmouth has that, too!).

A few years ago, some commentators thought early admissions programs might fade away. But colleges love these programs too much to let them end.

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Colleges may claim that their admissions process is “need blind.” But their process for awarding financial aid may not meet your need. Confused? That’s how colleges want it.

Having trouble finding the right school? Love music and dancing? Maybe this video from the University of Delaware will seal the deal for you.

“Smitty,” a legendary school counselor, passes on wisdom from years of guiding students through the college admission process.