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The number of applicants to four-year college as of March 1 has increased by 6% over the same time last year, according to the latest update from the Common Application.

The financial aid fiasco has created headaches for WNY families. This financial assistance stressor was taken to the council chamber floor, as college officials and local organizations try to help.

Based on the recent trend of colleges and universities asking prospective students about their school disciplinary histories on their applications, a group of Democrats is supporting a "ban-the-box" bill to prohibit the practice during college admissions. The bill, HB 5339, is up for a second year after failing to pass in 2023.

Standardized tests can identify bright kids from disadvantaged backgrounds—if that’s what colleges want to use them for.

Applying early to colleges has always been a strategic move for students aiming to bolster their chances of acceptance. Here are a few trends from the 2023/25 cycle.