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College Admission Headlines: January 2026

What’s the latest in college admission headlines? Get caught up to speed with a skimmable roundup of policy updates, news, and trends in January 2026.

CU Boulder vs. Colorado State University [2026 Comparison]

CU Boulder vs. CSU: Compare academics, cost, student life, and career prospects to find your best fit between Colorado’s top universities.

Challenges International Students Face Abroad: Online Help

88 Colleges With Rolling Admissions in the U.S. (2026)

Explore the top US colleges with rolling admissions. Find out which schools offer flexibility in application deadlines and increase your chances of acceptance.

Keep Your Kids Learning with a Fun, Educational Summer!

"Summer slide"? Instead, this article discusses how parents can support their students with a fun, educational summer project.

Tips from Columbia University Admissions Officer

In this post, we asked a former Columbia University admissions officer for some helpful college advice for high school students.

Student Spotlight: How I Got Accepted to MIT

Have you ever been curious what kind of person it takes to get accepted to MIT? Let's meet Nanette!

Should You Get a Part-time Job in College?

Keeping a few things in mind as you think through the decision will help you through the process and help you decide whether a part-time job in college is right for you.

How to Begin Your AP Courses Tactic

Throwing AP courses onto a transcript is hardly the easy route it's made out to be. Consider, instead, this alternate goal to focus your AP courses tactic.

Student Organizations on Campus: Why You Should Join

Look at the various student organizations you may want to join. Here are some reasons why student organizations on campus are important. As you begin to research what colleges you will apply to, make sure you're looking at the various student organizations you may want to join. Here are some reasons why this is important:

Parents: Gluten-free in College

Does your student need access to gluten-free food while in college? The good news is, universitiesÂ today are more aware.

Parents: Disclose Student’s Documented Learning Difference?

As a parent, you may be asking whether to disclose your student's documented learning difference. This often comes up when approaching college admissions.

How to Save Money in College

We're going to talk about four ways you can save money in college. Start them as soon as you can

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