How I Fought to Remove Compulsory Test Scores on Transcripts

Compulsory test scores on transcripts can hurt students who apply test-optional. Here’s how one parent fought to get the scores removed.

Advice From Parents on Applying and Paying for College

We asked parents from our Paying for College 101 Facebook community to tell us one thing they’ve learned about the...

Mistakes to Avoid on the Common App

The Common Application is accepted by more than 1,000 schools. It enables students to apply to multiple colleges and universities at...

High School Resumes May Be More Valuable Than Ever for College Admissions

Students who invest time creating a high school resume for college applications may be handsomely rewarded in the admissions process....

Common App Essay Tips That Really Work

Does the prospect of writing your Common App essay fill you with fear? You are not alone.  In the ten...