Often our students aren’t excited about the idea of liberal arts colleges, believing them to be too small, expensive, or lacking in school spirit. While building a college list is a personal decision for every student, liberal arts colleges can...

What’s the difference between early action and early decision? What about single-choice early action? How do I choose? The way you apply to college can have a big impact, so it’s important to understand the various application deadlines, what constraints...

In recent years, many colleges and universities have expanded their supplemental college essay prompts to include topics about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This shift has increased dramatically in the past year, so read on to learn more about some...

Beyond essays, applications, grades, and activities, what more can your student do to strengthen their application at their dream school?   For some colleges, the answer is demonstrated interest. Demonstrated Interest Colleges carefully select applicants to ensure an appropriately sized incoming...

When thinking about how to pay for college, many families immediately turn to student loans. But there are thousands of sources of free money your student can utilize—if they put forth the effort to find them.  Students can earn scholarships...