Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college admission. We are all struggling to cope in this age of rapid and bewildering ...

Where do we start? This is the question on the minds of students, their families, and other supporters who are just beginning the college search and application experience. There is certainly no ...

While national acceptance rates decrease or stagnate, odds like these are encouraging more families to turn to consultants.

WashU’s new Early Action plan, demonstrated interest policy, and reduced essay requirements could trigger a major surge in ...

Students offered direct admission to college were 12 percent more likely to apply to a postsecondary institution but no more likely than those who applied through traditional channels to enroll, ...

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 ...

Bates College is proud to partner with QuestBridge, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher ...

We’re here to help you experience Brandeis — and however else we can. Your admissions counselor is a key resource as you get to know Brandeis and make a choice to join our community. We know it's a ...

ChatGPT and similar AI-writing tools can quickly create a beautiful, well-written college essay based on a simple prompt. But while AI can write well, ethical questions and problems with accuracy ...

There’s no doubt that college is expensive. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the cost of obtaining a four-year degree ranges from $27,100 for public institutions to $58,600 ...