Kate Stone, founder of Kate Stone Prep, says that not all extracurricular activities are created equal. "Anything that ...

Only a few months ago, James Nnaji faced a career crossroads. A Summer League audition with the New York Knicks hadn't produced so much as an invitation to training camp, let alone his first NBA ...

Some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges have been enrolling record numbers of low-income students as campuses ...

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We are seeing the consequences of SAT- and ACT-optional admissions policies at schools such as the University of California ...

If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a ...

Keeping an organized record and schedule of your applications can streamline the process as deadlines near, and the holiday break is a great time to focus on building that plan, Guarin-Klein says.

The personal essay is an essential component of your application. How compelling it is — or isn't — can make or break your acceptance.

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Re “The College Game Is Changing. It’s Still Dreadful,” by Jeffrey Selingo (Opinion guest essay, Sept. 28): Mr. Selingo is right: Almost everything about “the game” of college admissions is broken.

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Background: Rising anxiety and depression among college students demand effective interventions. While reading benefits mental health, the comparative effects of different reading methods (paper, ...