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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.

FAFSA vs. CSS Profile: What’s the Difference?

Confused by college financial aid? Learn the key differences between FAFSA and CSS Profile to maximize your grants, scholarships, and loans.

Before You Submit: 7 Last-Minute Essay Mistakes to Catch

Catch last-minute essay mistakes to strengthen your college application. In this article, we’ll show you how to fix 7 sneaky errors before you submit.

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.

Interesting College Majors Part 1: Food Sciences

We hope these articles encourage you to explore your options.Â First up, let's dive into the world of food sciences as a field of study in college!

What Is a Likely Letter From a College?

A likely letter tends to arrive in late February or early March, which means yours might show up any day now.

Small West Coast Colleges You Should Know About

When most people think of west coast colleges, they think of the major public and private universities. However, these small west coast colleges you should know about all have a number of factors in common that make them both small and great. First, all of them have less than 4,000 students enrolled.Â

Making the Most of a College Fair

College fairs are a great way to start your college search. You can gain a lot of information about a number of colleges in a short amount of time. However, college fairs can also overwhelm students, so it helps to have an idea of what making the most of a college fair means. Following these six simple guidelines will help you do well at a college fair.

7 Great Questions to Ask on College Visits

Many prospective students don't realize that they will want to ask prepared questions while they are visiting. Here are some questions to ask on college visits, and why we recommend them.

3 Examples of Unique and Successful College Essays

Many students spend a lot of time debating the topic of their essay for college applications. While that matters, it doesn't matter as much as how you answer the question put before you. For students struggling to write their college essays, reading examples of unique and successful college essays can get you started.

Navigating a College Website

Here are a couple of suggestions for objectives you might like to meet when navigating a college website.Â

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Wake Forest University Essays

Below is advice on how to respond to the Wake Forest University essays for those of you wondering where to start!

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Tufts Essays

The supplemental writing component of the Tufts essays gives students the opportunity to tell the admission committee about their personal attributes.

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