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

The Common App remains the go-to platform for over a million college applicants each year, and 2026 brings a mix of familiar essay prompts and refreshed usability. From the 650-word personal essay to ...

Dear Mark, I'm a parent of a junior at McIntosh High School, and I'm starting to feel like a stranger in a process I thought ...

This application cycle, way more students reported test scores, up 10% compared with last year. That's despite many colleges having "test-optional" admissions policies.

The 2026-2027 Common App essay prompts have been confirmed, so if you are in the high school Class of 2027, what are you waiting for? Now is the time to start drafting your Common App essay. With that ...

Are you applying to the University of California for fall admission as a first-year student? Don’t stress! We’ve got pointers and info right here, from how the admissions process works to getting ...

Columbia revised several of its undergraduate application supplemental questions for the 2025-26 admissions cycle, according to the Common Application made available in August, removing language about ...

Drexel practices a No Harm Test-Optional review for fall entry. This means, with some exceptions, applicants can choose whether to include standardized test scores as part of their application to the ...

Illinois has launched a new program to make it easier to apply for college, and also to help more Illinois students get into school. Called One Click College Admit, it's a statewide direct admissions ...

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 ...

This change aims to broaden access for students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds. Georgetown will still require SAT/ACT scores and continue considering legacy status in admissions.