College Applications

How I almost failed to get accepted to college, and what exactly do colleges want to see on application?

What to do during the last weeks of summer to increase your chances of admission to college.

For many who have applied to their respective college, this will outline some of things to keep in mind.

While your last college applications should go out before Christmas, you might want to send out your first college application before you even start your senior year.

A few great ingredients for successfully finishing a college application which may lead to acceptance into the college of your dreams. Let this article be your guide!

10 things to do to increase your chances to get into the college of your choice.

Helping your child as they go through the college application process can be challenging. It is a balancing act between "Laissez faire" or hijacking the process. Here is some sage advice from an experienced mom of four collegians.

New world records are broken year after year at elite college admissions offices. Seems all those people out of work think going to college makes sense now. Are you in high school, ready to apply? You'll have to compete against them. Here's how.

As a student myself, I know how hard it is to impress all those intimidating colleges. But after reading this, you will realize so many numerous opportunities in your student life to help you get into great colleges/universities!

Lately, it seems like there are fees for everything and fees for college applications can limit the number of schools a student applies for, even deterring him or her from applying at all.

College administrators, high school students and college students tell what works and what doesn't when it comes to beefing up a college application to help land a student at their school of choice.

College and SAT application fees can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars. What most high school seniors don't know is that there's a way to avoid these costs. Find out how.

Every college wants to learn about the applicant as a person outside the classroom and a well-constructed activity sheet is the usual vehicle to provide this information.

ACT and SAT scores often upset students. Some students, especially those who are the first to apply to college in their family, get a bit panicked over the application process. Tip and advice to soothe nerves and finish up the college applications.

This article discusses the various components one may encounter when filling out college applications.

These days, you have to be creative if you want your pick of universities. Read on to learn how artwork, short stories or music CDs can spice up that boring college application.

If you want to avoid the stress of the application process, and if you're worried about keeping all of that paperwork straight, follow these tips on how to organize your college applications.

Five helpful hints for getting into a great college!

College is a great experience and should be one of the choices for every high school graduate. Moreover, choosing a college will be a big decision for high school students and parents.

If you have begun the college application process with your child, you have probably been shocked by the cost and the competition.

College is a big drain on your wallet, especially when you have twins. If you want some outside of the box ideas on helping your youngster through college without breaking the bank, read on.

Two errors and an unhelpful woman, reversed my acceptance to an amazing school, took back my full scholarship and completely altered my future.

This is the story of when I was denied entrance to UF because of a language barrier.

College applications time, gone wrong.

Two cousins with the same last name applied to the same college, only to have their applications mixed up at the admissions office. The mistake left them anxiously awaiting acceptance letters long after they should.

Music isn't just for making pretty sounds. It can also be a winning college application entry.

Most high schoolers tend to apply for college towards the beginning of senior year. Many students don't put as much thought into this process as necessary. Before applying for colleges, ask yourself these quick 5 questions.

Make right choices now about school and life.

This article will help you maximize your chances of getting admitted off the wait list through submitting a well-timed update letter and an additional letter of recommendation.

Who you ask to write your recommendation letter for you may make or break whether you get into that college. Here are a few tips to help you decide which teachers you should choose.

Finding the right colleges and then filling out form after form can lead to a lot of stress your child's senior year. There are steps for parents to do in offering support without adding to the pressure.