Essays and Testing. Start writing your college essays the summer before senior year: “had [my son] start essays early in the summer and the time and attention really paid off.” –socalmom007; Take a ...

Some colleges have officially reopened, some have hybrid schedules, and some are bringing only certain students back to campus. One thing's for certain: nothing is certain! But regardless of what's ...

The third round of stimulus checks landed in bank accounts this week, and eligible families of high school seniors and college students may have seen a significantly larger number this time around.

College is filled with surprises — some can be great, while others may be stress-inducing. In this video, college students discuss their most significant challenges, which range from time management ...

You're about to take a college readiness assessment, and you're probably wondering how to prepare for it. The best way to prepare for the ACT is to take challenging classes in high school. However, ...

This may not seem mind-blowing, but it's actually HUGE. It explains what we at Prompt have found, in our work as an admissions essay coaching and feedback company: That three out of four students with ...

How Should Students Evaluate the Various Credit Card Offers? Schulz: When it comes to credit card offers, the main thing college students should focus on is keeping their costs down. That means paying ...

It’s October already. You may recall my cautions about how fast Thanksgiving arrives for high school seniors. With that looms the Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) deadlines. Perhaps the most ...

My friends at Zippia.com just issued a new survey that I wish had been available to me when I returned from the Navy in the late 1960s. With The Best University for Veterans in Each State, Zippia's ...

My post today is aimed at high school students who are not actively involved in the college application process. That would include freshmen ("freshpersons"?), sophomores, and juniors.I'm going to ...

Take a look at these COVID-19 pandemic resources for the college application process at the College Confidential blog. Learn more by reading the rest of the blog.

Find how parents can support their kids with college admissions, and when they should take a step back, on College Confidential.