A pplying to college is a big, complex, nerve-fraying chore. For low-income and first-generation students, it can be an insurmountable barrier. That’s why admissions officials, policy makers, ...

Although college isn’t for everyone, earning a degree still offers a pathway to success for many Americans. Yet, each year, hundreds of thousands of low-income, college-ready students never actually ...

Show them what makes you shine. What are colleges and universities looking for in applicants? Our very own admissions team from Cal Lutheran has shared their personal tips to help you create a great ...

If you’ve never been to college, or your college days are decades behind you, the admissions process can feel overwhelming. I helped my daughter through it myself in 2020 — a lot has changed in the ...

For the past year and a half, it felt like I was learning a new language. Abbreviations like “ECs,” “GPA,” “EA,” “ED” or “RD” (extracurriculars, grade point average, early action, early decision and ...

Applying early may improve your odds of acceptance, but there are many factors to consider, especially when it comes to financial aid. This year the delayed Free Application for Federal Student Aid ...

The most recent report from the Common Application shows that the number of first-year applicants to college has increased by 2% over this same time last year.

This post was updated Oct. 22 at 8:38 p.m. Applying to university at 16 years old and as a transfer student is no easy task. It was especially difficult because I had little-to-no parental guidance.