There are two kinds of college interviews. The informational Q&A is meant to help an applicant learn about a school. The ...

While grades, test scores, and essays still hold significant weight, college admissions are shifting towards a more holistic approach. To rise to the top of the application pile, it’s more important ...

Welcome to our college application blog, where we provide a wealth of information and guidance to help you successfully navigate the college application process. Applying to college can be an ...

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College admissions have changed dramatically in the past few years, causing more anxiety than ever for parents and teens. As acceptance rates plummet and test-optional schools surge, the competition ...

Getting into college is one of students’ most exciting rites of passage. However, that doesn’t mean that it can’t seem daunting. From 74% for grades to 4% for interviews, college stats show that there ...

More than 31,000 students competed for fall 2023 admission to Rice University, and fewer than 2,400 got accepted: 8%. They encountered similar odds at other elite institutions. Emory College: 10%.

This is our final newsletter of 2025, so we thought we’d provide you with a recap of all the different ways we have tried to make the college admissions process less stressful and more transparent for ...

Save the date! The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth will host an insightful online event featuring the latest in college admissions and including practical tips for becoming a competitive ...

The college admissions process can be inherently stressful, made worse by decreasing acceptance rates at top schools and high tuition everywhere. The uncertainty is hard enough on its own: Teens might ...

You have worked hard throughout your academic career. You’ve even served your community as a volunteer. And that’s not all; you’ve amassed reference letters from teachers, coaches, counselors, and ...

While every college admissions department evaluates applicants a bit differently, standardized test scores are a big piece of ...