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Rejected From Your Favorite Colleges? Here's What You Can Do
Rejected from your top colleges? Learn how to re-evaluate your application, write an appeal letter, and explore rolling admissions to get back on track.
Summer Prep: Three Ways to Get Ready for College Admission Season
Summer is the perfect chance to get a head start on the college admission process before the stress of senior year kicks in. Here are three key things to do!
by Kristen Moon
Should I Use ChatGPT to Help Me During the College Admission Process?
The AI bot ChatGPT is the latest craze taking the technology world by storm. Before you use it for college applications, our experts have some advice!
by Kristen Moon
How Can I Win More Scholarships as an International Student?
College in the US is expensive for international students, but it's not unattainable. Here’s some expert scholarship advice to make it more affordable.
Grad Admission Checklist: 3–1 Months From Applying
Planning to apply to grad school? Part four of this series covers months 3–1 of the 12-month timeline leading up to submitting your grad applications.
Make Your Scholarship Applications Stand Out in a Crowd
Learn how to make your scholarship applications shine. Follow these quick, actionable tips to avoid common mistakes and win free money for college.
A Shift in Writing: How You Can Help Students Improve Their Skills
Have your seniors' admission essays been lackluster? Here are five ways counselors can help students improve their writing skills for college applications.
University of Illinois at Chicago/SAE Engineering Scholarship
Selection is based upon ACT scores, high school rank, application essay, outside activities, and experiences.
Max Award: $1,000
sponsored by Society of Automotive Engineers International
What Are Test–Optional Colleges All About?
How are test-optional policies reshaping the college admissions landscape? Discover what these changes mean for your application and standardized testing strategy.
How to Make Your College Applications Stand Out
Want to stand out to admission officers? Learn how college decisions are made and get expert tips on essays, test scores, interviews, and deadlines.
How to Write a Strong, Persuasive College Decision Appeal Letter
Got a rejection letter? Discover how to write a formal appeal, what information to include, and valid reasons a college might reconsider your application.
by Phoebe Bain
7 Big Mistakes Graduate School Applicants Should Avoid
Some mistakes can send your grad school applications straight to the trash. Avoid these faux pas or you'll stand out to admissions for the wrong reasons!
Communications Performance Award
Applicant must be a full-time student who is majoring in communications. Essay, interview with communications faculty, and application are required.
Max Award: $5,000
sponsored by William Woods University
Non–Fixed Scholarships: What They Are and How to Win More
There's a certain type of scholarship all students should focus on: non-fixed scholarships. Learn what they are and specific awards to apply for here!
by Jean O'Toole
3 Steps to Help You Get Into Your Dream University
A student from Taiwan shares three things he wishes he'd known earlier in the college search process that can help you get into your dream school.
by Duke Lin
October Scholarship Opportunities to Apply For
It's a scary-good time to search and apply for scholarships! Check out this collection of awards with October deadlines for students of all levels.
The Big Picture: An Inside Look at Holistic College Admission
What does it mean if your college applications are assessed "holistically"? An admission insider explains everything that goes on behind these reviews.
by Sarah Neal
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