Long before senior year, students are already learning how to navigate pressure, setbacks, and identity. The admissions ...

There are two open secrets in college admissions. First, admissions is not a meritocracy based on academic achievement. Second, the factors used in “holistic” admissions (essays, teacher ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college admission. What do the presidential primaries, awards season, artificial ...

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Waiting to hear whether you've been accepted by one or several of the colleges you applied to can be agonizing, especially if you have a top choice. But while it's easier said than done, try not to ...

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 ...

SATs are back, legacy admissions are fading, and AI reviews essays. Students face a more competitive and uncertain college ...

As the latest admissions cycle ends, a clearer picture of the Class of 2030 is emerging—markedly different from the one in ...

With AI tools making it easier for students and parents to complete college applications, the differentiating factor is now ...

Here's what to do while you're waiting to hear back from colleges, per admissions expert Sara Harberson Tabitha Parent is a writer at PEOPLE covering entertainment and culture. She joined PEOPLE in ...

The shift toward standardized metrics will make the selective college admissions process less fair, not more, Tara P. Nicola, Mandy Savitz-Romer and Julius DiLorenzo write. In selective college ...

Editor’s note: This is the first story in a collaborative series covering the state of Northwest college admissions in 2025. Directives by the Trump administration are aimed at eliminating race-based ...