The Common Application is used by more than 400 colleges. Some say the Common App is a huge help in admissions. Others say it causes more problems than it solves. What do you think?
News flash: Children of alumni have a higher acceptance rate than those without alumni connections. Result: Less qualified kids are sometimes accepted over more qualified candidates. Is this bad or good?
More and more colleges allow students to submit YouTube videos as a part of the admissions process. While some are pretty creative, is this move to video a positive trend? Have a look at the videos themselves here, and weigh in with your opinion.
How do we know what college is best? What are the objective indicators of educational quality. Zac Bissonnette reminds us that there is no objectivity in this business.
Zac Bissonnette continues his guest post on our blog by talking about the dangers of thinking of college of an “investment,” and on the perceived perils of choosing the right major.
Not enough college counselors talk frankly about financial aid. We do. And Zac Bissonnette is helping us do it.
Feeling anxious about the college application process? It is time to get organized!
Is it really possible that a private college could cost less than a public university. Yes! And as public universities raise tuition, the price difference is shrinking.
Every year Beloit College releases a “mindset” list of interesting cultural tidbits that have influenced the students entering college this
The Colleges That Change Lives fair is coming to Denver tomorrow, August 4th. Colleges That Change Lives is a non-profit
Most assume that in order to go to medical school, one must major in the sciences. But I tell people all the time that medical schools want interesting, educated, creative human beings. A philosophy major will do just as well, as long as one takes the basic requisites in the sciences (including the dreaded organic chemistry). But it turns out that organic chemistry might even be optional.
An interactive map published by US News and World Report can help families determine which states are headed towards budget cuts. The map could also help students determine which schools may want to increase their enrollment of out-of-state students.
