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As a college senior with a sister knee-deep in college applications, I should have known sooner or later that I would be paying a visit to the strange creature that was high school Stanley.  While spending several late nights strategizing over the phone with my sister about her applications, the topic of personal statements inevitably...

Struggling to finish last-minute applications to college? Get free help directly from the colleges themselves.

To boost college enrollment, interventions should be happening much earlier, Donald Hossler writes. A great deal of attention has been given lately to states (and private entities like the Common App and Niche) that have launched direct admissions programs.

Picture a high school student who wants to go to college, likes to cheer on her school's football team, and plays in a sport or two herself.

A well-respected but sleepy university goes on a building spree, gets an injection of new talent, and promises a rigorous but chill education. Now top students from near and far are lining up at the gate. Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. 

Attracting and retaining first-generation college students is a pivotal goal for higher education institutions seeking diversity and inclusivity, and college admissions faculty play a vital role in this process, writes Juan Espinoza

An investigation by The Markup found Metas pixel tracking students from kindergarten to college. 

Applying to colleges is an arduous task. There is a lot of confusing and conflicting information, and things can change year over year. You probably know the factors involved – but how do they …

An investigation by The Markup found that pixel collects data from many students using other websites, including high schoolers who sign up for financial aid and college testing. Then the code shares demographic data with Meta.

This program will provide more than 200,000 first-generation and low-income students, with proactive admissions offers.