Social Media Ideas for College Admissions

What Colleges Look For In 2026-27: Test Scores Are Back And Legacy Is Fading

Colleges have a "type" of student they are looking for when they make admissions decisions, and not all of it shows up on the application checklist. Understanding these factors can...

Your No-Cram Guide to College Admissions

It might feel like there’s a lot to do between the start of high school and graduation to prep for postsecondary education. Local experts from public and private schools break down...

Northern Virginia Admissions Officers Share What Students and Parents Need to Know Before Applying to College

These tips can help make college submissions process less stressful. Read More

20 Michigan colleges join new direct admissions program

Through MI College Match, students will be able to get automatic acceptance offers by uploading their transcripts to a free online portal.

Common App Adds 19 Colleges to Direct Admissions Program

Common App Adds 19 Colleges to Direct Admissions Program Olivia.sanchez Wed, 08/26/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Olivia Sanc...

College Application Initiative saves New York students when applying

For many high school seniors, the first hurdle of applying to college is not getting in; it's paying to apply.

3 admissions experts on why they require — or nixed — supplemental essays

University leaders discussed application essay strategies in the AI era at the National Association for College Admission Counseling's annual conference.

How admissions officials are navigating the academic year ahead

At the National Association for College Admission Counseling conference, discussions ranged from AI in application essays to international recruitment.

Colleges Are Admitting Students Who Never Applied. Here’s What That Doesn’t Fix.

Direct admission can simplify applications and expand access without sacrificing holistic review, as long as clear eligibility criteria are balanced with individualized evaluation.

College Application Timeline: What To Do Year by Year and Month by Month

Wondering when to start preparing for college? College planning can begin gradually in 9th and 10th grade, become more focused during junior year, and shift into applications, fina...

In another new age of college admissions, high school seniors call the shots, more than ever

When my son and his friend, another Kansas teen, visited Trinity University this April in San Antonio, they got a preview of today’s shifting, psychedelic world of college admissio...

Michigan Seniors Can Now Get Into 21 Colleges Without A Traditional College Application

Michigan's new MI College Match sends direct admission offers from 21 colleges to seniors who submit a profile by Sept. 21. No essays, fees, or rejections. The post Michigan Senior...

Michigan, Alabama Embrace New Model for Direct Admissions

Should elite colleges share academic cutoffs for admissions?

Experts say minimum academic requirements can help applicants know what’s expected, but many top-ranked institutions don’t share such information.

Cornell Wants Admissions To Reward ‘Enough’ Instead Of ‘The Best’ — And Blames The Common App

Cornell's 238-page Future of the American University report targets AI, admissions, and opaque tuition pricing. Here are its four biggest recommendations. The post Cornell Wants Ad...

University of Hawai’i system expands direct admissions to all 10 campuses

High school seniors with a 3.2 GPA can receive an offer from the University of Hawai'i at MДЃnoa, which has joined the initiative in its second year.

Colleges admit students who didn’t apply to boost ‘diversity’: report

In an effort to boost minority enrollment without affirmative action policies, colleges have resorted to sending admissions letters to potential students who never applied, The Wal...

Uncovering Unconventional Marketing Tactics in Higher Ed

This post was created in partnership with Texas A&M University There’s plenty of competition in higher education, and not just among frenzied applicants. Colleges and universit...

Supporting Your Teenager Through the College Search 

Navigating college applications can be stressful for families. Successful collaboration involves clear roles: parents should assist with logistics while teens make personal choices...

A month by month college application plan for high school seniors

A college application plan works better when each month has a limited job. Senior year becomes difficult when college research, essays, recommendations, financial aid, schoolwork,...

Getting In Was Not the Hard Part

Getting In Was Not the Hard Part quintina.barne… Tue, 09/22/2026 - 03:00 AM Why SAT scores still miss the point. Byline(s)...

4 Takeaways From NACAC’s Annual Admissions Conference

4 Takeaways From NACAC’s Annual Admissions Conference Johanna Alonso Mon, 10/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Spirits were high at the annual convention, held this yea...

The colleges facing DOJ accusations of racial discrimination in admissions

George Washington University is the most recent college that has been caught in the U.S. Department of Justice’s crosshairs. 

Acorn International School Brings 50+ Universities to Rome

A University Fair at Vejo Park Campus Opens the World to Acorn's Senior Scholars On Friday, October 2, Acorn International School will welcome representatives from more than 50 un...