Independent education consultants are a viable and growing part of our profession, but next time you solicit someone to speak on their behalf, please choose more carefully. If the profile of Lloyd ...

JOYCE GARBACIAK SHOWS US, FREE HELP IS A CLICK AWAY. LIKE A LOT OF HIS CLASSMATES AT ELKHORN HIGH, SENIOR KEVIN POLK IS PREOCCUPIED THESE DAYS WITH GETTING HIS COLLEGE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON TIME, ...

The college application process can be dizzying. High school students have long sought advice from family members and school counselors, Reddit forums and pricey admissions consultants. Now, some ...

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Recent research shows the college application process has become a major source of stress for high school students. Over half rank applications as their most stressful academic experience, and nearly ...

FILE- People walk by Old Main on the Penn State University main campus on Nov. 9, 2017 in State College, Pa. Applying to college is rarely easy, but applicants in 2022 are faced with one additional ...

Are you a helicopter parent or a hands-off parent? Your approach can make or break your child’s chances of getting into their dream school. Here are key ways to find the right balance. If parents ...

As the vice president of academic affairs and a member of the admissions committee at SSP International (SSPI), a nonprofit organization offering immersive scientific experiences, I review hundreds of ...

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Getting through high school is stressful enough—and then there's the anxiety of preparing college applications. Students have to keep track of deadlines, fill out a seemingly endless amount of forms, ...