Why College Interviews Still Matter in Modern Admissions Many students are surprised to learn that college interviews are far less common today than they once were. Some colleges no longer offer interviews at all. Others provide optional interviews, while some...
Why Recommendation Letters Continue to Matter in College Admissions College recommendation letters give admissions officers something grades and test scores cannot always provide: insight into who a student is in a real academic or community setting. A transcript may...
Why College Preparation Should Start Earlier Than Most Families Think Many families assume college preparation begins sometime during junior year. For some students, it begins even later, often when application deadlines start approaching during senior year. While...
Why Families Continue to Have Questions About the ACT Exam Few topics in college admissions have changed more dramatically over the past several years than standardized testing. For decades, the ACT exam served as one of the primary benchmarks colleges used to...
Why College Visits Continue to Be One of the Most Valuable Parts of the College Search Process College websites have never been more sophisticated. Students can take virtual tours, watch student-created videos, attend online information sessions, explore interactive...
Why Understanding College Admission Requirements Is More Important Than Ever The college admissions process has changed significantly over the past decade. Many families still approach admissions with the belief that getting into college is primarily about meeting a...
Why Financial Management Skills Matter More Than Ever for College Students For many students, college represents the first time they are responsible for managing significant financial decisions independently. Between tuition bills, housing expenses, meal plans,...
Why the Idea of Free College Continues to Capture Families' Attention Few topics generate more excitement among parents and students than the idea of free college. With college costs continuing to rise and concerns about student debt remaining widespread, it is easy...
Why Families Are Looking for More Ways to Reduce College Costs Few aspects of the college planning process create more anxiety for families than the cost of attendance. The price of higher education continues to be one of the biggest financial challenges many families...
Why Work-Study Programs Continue to Be Part of Many Financial Aid Packages As college costs continue to rise, families are looking more carefully at every component of a student's financial aid package. While grants and scholarships often receive the most attention,...
Why College Application Essays Continue to Play an Important Role in Admissions Decisions College application essays remain one of the most personal and revealing parts of the admissions process. Grades, course rigor, test scores, and activities all help colleges...
Why College Debt Remains One of the Biggest Concerns for Families Planning for College For many families, concerns about college debt begin long before a student ever steps onto a college campus. The cost of higher education has increased significantly over the past...