Recent research shows the college application process has become a major source of stress for high school students. Over half rank applications as their most stressful academic experience, and nearly ...

This explanation and timeline for the college application process will help parents assist their teen with confidence.

When building a college list or deciding which colleges to visit, many students often rely on their friends’ advice or make random choices without proper research. However, you are not alone in this ...

A “perfect” college application isn’t a checklist of impressive credentials, but a window into a living, breathing human being. When your story gets lost behind a wall of polished highlights, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. In the increasingly competitive ...

For students and admissions officers, AI can be a blessing and a curse.

A member of the board of admissions examining applications at Princeton University in 1962. School is out and summer is here. Yet future high school seniors and their families are likely already ...

It took several tries, but it ultimately just came down to spending lots of time and effort, not money. It's that time of year again, when high school students start preparing for university ...

Mr. Currell, a lawyer and consultant, was a deputy under secretary and senior adviser at the Department of Education from 2018 to 2021. He is a trustee of Gustavus Adolphus College. May 1, 2024 ...

Students continue to pursue postsecondary education—particularly Latino and Black students—and a growing share of those applicants are choosing to submit SAT and ACT scores even when institutions are ...