The college application process can seem intimidating, especially if students don't have parents or siblings who have already been through it and can offer advice. Since there are several steps, such ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. In the increasingly competitive ...

Going to college is the next step in many high school graduates’ academic journeys. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that around 62% of recent high school graduates were enrolled in ...

Every year, I help several hundred high school seniors navigate the college admissions process. Our students are not typically wealthy. About 20% are considered low-income and eligible for Pell Grants ...

Recent research shows the college application process has become a major source of stress for high school students. Over half rank applications as their most stressful academic experience, and nearly ...

The 2024-2025 admissions cycle flipped the script. Application surges, shifting test policies, and AI tools have reshaped how colleges choose students. For applicants in 2025-2026, it’s more ...

My daughter's senior year was stressful because of college applications. But we struggled during the long periods of waiting that no one seems to talk about. We turned to others to help support us ...

I spent my daughter's senior year in what felt like survival mode. It was a year of constant decisions and deadlines, culminating in four years of planning. There were dozens of essays for college and ...

Juniors and their families from Lakeland and Walter Panas High Schools had the opportunity to learn more about the college application process and timelines which begin this spring. The panel, […] ...