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Trends in College Admissions: Fall 2025

What’s going on in college admissions? Catch up on trends in higher education, including policy changes, developing stories, and tips for applicants.

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Are You an Introvert or Extrovert in the Classroom?

Participation points can be nearly impossible to quantify. Teachers each have their own metrics, and you don't typically receive a rubric for how to demonstrate your engagement best over time. While each class will differ, knowing more about yourself as a student will help you succeed regardless. Introverts and extroverts both have unique qualities to bring to their learning environments—”you just have to play to your strengths!Â

Top Schools for Undergraduate Research in 2019

Undergraduate research remains one of the most sought-after qualities in the college search. Students want to know how, when, and where to find opportunities for hands-on projects. Not only do these research projects allow students to express creativity, take control of their education, and delve deeper into their specific interests, it's a great way to demonstrate leadership and initiative on your resume—”for any career you want to pursue. From humanities to STEM, opportunities to produce independent work under the supervision of a highly-qualified faculty member are a golden ticket to standing out. Convinced? Here is a run-down of the top spots for undergraduate research in 2019.

Networking Like a Pro

If you cringe at the thought of new social situations, the word "networking" can bring up some negative connotations. Like it or not, networking won't go away - in fact, as you get older, it gets even more important! But it doesn't have to be painful. Whether you're a social butterfly or shy bookworm, you can always improve your networking skills to get the best results. Here are 7 easy tips for building a great network of connections.

What Should I Write for Optional Essays?

Picture this: college app deadlines are looming and you're hard at work on your applications. You've compiled and narrowed down a college list, made a strategy for presenting your extracurriculars, and started brainstorming and drafting your essays. Good for you! On top of all this work, you notice that a few of your applications allow for that perplexing, dark horse component: the optional essay.Â

Free College? It’s More Likely Than You Might Think

For most students, college is expensive.Â Each year, the costs of attending rise, and show no signs of slowing. Between tuition, textbooks, lab materials, and room and board—”the path to a diploma exacts a large price. Yet degrees remain highly in demand. Families are asking: how can we afford it?Â

Your Survival Guide to Self-Started Activities

If you do decide to strike out on your own with self-started activities, we have some advice to help you on your way.Â

Essay Scoop: How to Answer CalTech Essays

Want to know how to crack the CalTech essays and present your best self to the admissions committee? In this post, we'll go through each prompt.

Debrief: Official WSJ 2020 College Rankings Published

The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education recently published their joint 2020 list of Top US Colleges. Curious who made the cut? Want to know what all this data means? The WSJ puts their article behind a subscription paywall for now, but if you want to read the full list you can find the same rankings published on the Times website. We'll explain what to do with it.

When Safety Schools Aren’t Safety Schools

As the field becomes more competitive across the board, at what point can we no longer consider mainstay safety schools as near-guaranteed acceptances?

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