While grades, test scores, and essays still hold significant weight, college admissions are shifting towards a more holistic approach. To rise to the top of the application pile, it’s more important ...

He really gets an A for effort. A Long Island principal is helping students land their dream schools, with a new book that offers the best tips and tricks for the admissions process as gleaned from ...

Getting into college is one of students’ most exciting rites of passage. However, that doesn’t mean that it can’t seem daunting. From 74% for grades to 4% for interviews, college stats show that there ...

More than 31,000 students competed for fall 2023 admission to Rice University, and fewer than 2,400 got accepted: 8%. They encountered similar odds at other elite institutions. Emory College: 10%.

The college admissions process can be inherently stressful, made worse by decreasing acceptance rates at top schools and high tuition everywhere. The uncertainty is hard enough on its own: Teens might ...

College admissions have changed dramatically in the past few years, causing more anxiety than ever for parents and teens. As acceptance rates plummet and test-optional schools surge, the competition ...

The path to higher education is a journey filled with anticipation, decision-making, and preparation. As teens begin to ...

College admissions season is here so Rob Franek, editor-in-chief of the Princeton Review, joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones with tips to help families navigate the stressful process.

Transitioning from high school to college can be a very overwhelming and stressful time for students and their families. For many students, it’s the first time they get to experience freedom and ...

You have worked hard throughout your academic career. You’ve even served your community as a volunteer. And that’s not all; you’ve amassed reference letters from teachers, coaches, counselors, and ...

Game on! It’s the fall of your senior year of high school and you are ready to apply for college. Or are you? The process actually begins well before. Weighted more heavily than ever before, the ...