College Admissions

A look at college admissions, applications, paying for college, campus visits and making the final college decision. Here are the experts on everything from the FAFSA and CSS profile to writing a great Common App essay and exploring campuses.

Paying for College

Ten Things You Need to Know About Undergraduate Student Loans

Paying for College

529 College Savings Plans: What Parents Need to Know

College Applications

50 Ways To Help Your Teen With College Admissions, Without Doing Too Much

Parenting Advice

Teens Should Thank EVERYONE Who Helps Them Along the Way

College Acceptances

College Waitlist: 7 Things That Could Help You Get In

College Campus Visits

College Tour: Why Parents Should Be Seen and Not Heard

College Acceptances

College Rejection: How to Take the Sting Out of Bad News

College Decisions

10 Ways to Understand the Heart and Soul of a College

College Applications

Director of Admission Shares the Truth About College Essays

College Decisions

Twelve Ways to Get the Most Out of Admitted Student Days

College Campus Visits

Admissions Expert: 14 Best Questions to Ask on Campus Visits

College Acceptances

When You Realize Your “Worst Case Scenario College” is Actually Your Dream School