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How to Transfer to a New College: A 5-Step Plan
It happens from time to time – you've started college, but you realize that perhaps your university wasn't the best cho…
COVID had a Big Impact on Early College Applications: What It Means for Next Year’s Application Season
Well, that was awful. 2020 decided to end on-theme with a huge increase in rejections for early applicants.
Here's the chain of ev…
3 Easy Steps for Improving your Admissions Essay Draft
You've gone and got yourself a pumpkin. It wasn't easy, but you did it. Now if only you could wave a magic wand to turn it into a…
Studying in the U.S. or Abroad: 6 Differences to Know During The Application Process
The majority of colleges in the U.S. expect you to submit some combination of SAT or ACT scores, essays and letters of recommenda…
Podcast Recap: Author Jeff Selingo Shares Essential Admissions Insights
The college admissions process isn't a meritocracy, and involves a fair amount of mystery, which are among the factors that make …
Use This Guide to Create Your RD Application Follow-Up Process
Sending in your college application is like piloting an airplane after takeoff. You have to make sure that everything is in good …
Insider Interview Provides Details on the Redesigned CC Forums
As you may have heard, College Confidential is rolling out a redesigned forum experience that will provide visitors with a stream…
Should I Send First-Quarter Senior Grades to Colleges?
How to Support Trans Students During the College Application Process
Navigating the college admissions process is challenging for every student, particularly since campus "fit" is such an important …