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 ...

John Morganelli Jr. worked as the director of admissions at Cornell University. He said there are subtle but important differences between Ivy-level and NYU-level applications. Morganelli Jr. shares ...

In a stack of thousands of college applications that feature high GPAs and endless achievements, it can be difficult for a prospective student to stand out. But with authenticity and an understanding ...

With so many influencers out there talking about how to get into UC, it can be tough to know what’s true and what’s just plain wrong. UC admissions director Robert Penman sets the record straight.

In the high-stakes world of college admissions, there’s one lesson every hopeful applicant should learn early: What you leave out of your personal essay may matter more than what you put in. Many ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Heather Wishart-Smith is a board director who covers innovation. College admissions used to be about predictable milestones like a ...

In the midst of essays, transcripts and online forms, college applications can feel like a maze. The process might be overwhelming for parents and students, especially when trying to keep track of ...

The college application process has many steps, so staying organized throughout the process is key. Without a proper college application checklist, it's easy to get overwhelmed and lose track of ...

Recently, I came across a story about a student who applied and gained admission to over 100 colleges last fall. While this is an impressive feat, this approach to college applications is not one I ...

Independent college admissions counselors have gotten a bad rap in recent years. First there was the Varsity Blues scandal in 2019, a multimillion-dollar bribery and test-cheating scheme masterminded ...

The Princeton Review’s editor-in-chief Rob Franek joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Willie Geist to reveal the top five colleges that provide generous financial aid and shares tips on ...