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How Can I Help Students With Admission Essays?

Application essays are a huge part of the admission process. Help your students write their best work with this advice from our experts.

by Anne Macleod Weeks; Charlotte M. Klaar, PhD; Suzan Reznick; Heather Johnson

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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 Lindsey Conger

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Do Connections With Admission Officials Help Students?

Admission officials are the end all, be all of getting into college. Does knowing a couple insiders help your students? Our experts weigh in.

by K. Patricia Aviezer; Ann Herbener; Suzan Reznick; Suart Nachbar

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What Should I Do If I Can't Visit the Colleges on My List?

It's not always easy to plan and attend campus visits. So what should you do if you can't see your colleges of interest in person? Our experts have answers!

by Suzanne Shaffer; James G. Nondorf; Rodney Morrison; Douglas L. Christiansen; Cyndy McDonald

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What's More Important in Admission: Test Scores or GPA?

Some students have a great GPA. Some students have great test scores. Some have both. But which is more important in college admission? Our experts weigh in.

by Charlotte M. Klaar, PhD; Nathan Mannetter

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5 Easy Ways Anyone Can Fight for the Environment

More and more people are starting to show they care about the environment and do their part to save it. How can you join them? Read on to find out!

by News and Experts

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What Are the Biggest College Application Mistakes Students Make?

Students often worry about errors in their college applications affecting admission. Here are the worst mistakes that experts suggest looking out for.

by John Chopka; CollegeXpress

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What’s Your Best Advice for Filling Out My College Applications?

There's a lot to keep track of when you're applying to college. Here are some important to-do's for completing applications, as recommended by the experts.

by CollegeXpress

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How Can I Negotiate With Colleges If I Need More Financial Aid?

If your college financial aid package isn't as much as you need, you can appeal it! Our experts have some advice on negotiating and how to do it right.

by Lindsey Conger; Francesca Morrissey

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Should I Disclose My Learning Disability on College Applications?

Disclosing your learning disability to colleges can be a hard step to take when you don't want to be defined by it. Here's why experts say it's a good idea.

by Eric Endlich, PhD; Jessie Brumfiel

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Important Questions to Ask When Transferring Colleges

If you're thinking of transferring, you need to start asking yourself some tough questions. Here's a guide to help you on the path to your new college.

by Michelle Lockhart

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What Misbeliefs Do Students Have About College Admission?

Students have many misconceptions about college admission. These are the most common ones our experts have come across to help you advise your own students.

by Anne Macleod Weeks; Charlotte M. Klaar, PhD; Ann Herbener; Sandra E. Clifton; Susan M. Hanflik, MEd, CEP; Stuart Nachbar

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Why Are Campus Visits So Important?

Campus visits play a crucial role in finding the best-fit college for your needs. Check out what our experts have to say about why they're so important.

by Douglas L. Christiansen; Lori Greene; Karen Hunt; Sara Lindberg

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How to Choose a College That's Right for You

Brought to you by the experts behind Colleges That Change Lives, here's some great advice on choosing a college that's best suited to your needs and goals.

by Colleges That Change Lives

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How Can I Develop an Effective Study Routine?

We know students learn differently, so how can you as an individual develop an effective study routine? These experts weigh in with some quick study tips.

by Jay Chakrapani

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How Are Application Elements Weighed by Admission Counselors?

How are different elements of your college applications ranked? Our experts have the answers from admission essay to your list of extracurriculars!

by Kim Lifton; Nancy G. McDuff; JP Spagnolo; Cyndy McDonald; Tom Weede

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3 Smart Ways to Find the College Advice You Really Need

There's a lot of college advice out there! Here's how to identify experts, set boundaries, and listen to the right people in the college search process.

by Katherine Price

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How Can I Measure College Support for LD Students?

Students with learning disabilities should know what support a college provides before making a final decision. Our experts have some quick advice!

by Eric Endlich, PhD; Eileen Antalek, EdD

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What Unique Concentrations Should I Consider for My MBA Program?

Selecting an MBA concentration can make you more marketable in the business world. Our experts have found great examples of what graduate schools offer.

by CollegeXpress

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How Important Are Senior Year Grades to College Admission?

It's tempting to slack off the second half of senior year, but experts say your spring semester grades are more important than you think. Learn why here!

by Lindsey Conger