Applying to NC Colleges? Take an Inside Look at 16 NC Public Schools
These profiles detail everything from student-to-faculty ratios to acceptance rates and the percentage of students who successfully graduate in four years.
The College Admissions Scandal from the Perspective of an Admissions Consulting Firm
Naturally, the public is wondering: Is this what independent college counselors do?
Applying to College? Get an Inside Look at 20 NC Private Colleges
Browse profiles on everything from from student-to-faculty ratios to acceptance rates and the percentage of students who successfully graduate in four years.
The Importance of College Alumni Networks
Connecting with alumni is a solid investment.
Do Standardized Tests Scores Really Matter?
Test scores are necessary, but not sufficient for admission at the majority of highly selective schools.
2018 College Admission Rates
Is getting into college becoming harder?
Why Your Teen Should Consider an Honors College
Honors colleges can be a cost-effective and highly rewarding undergraduate experience for top-notch students.
Understanding Test-Optional College Admissions
Before developing an admissions strategy, your student should familiar himself or herself with testing requirements at prospective colleges.
Estimating College Costs
The power of a net price calculator
Summer Programs FAQ for High School Students
Parents should be realistic about what you’re paying for.
How to Plan Extracurricular Activities That Really Count
Admission officers are interested in meaningful engagement, not perfunctory participation.
How Should High School Freshmen Prepare for College?
How your ninth-grader can successfully launch his or her high school career.
The Top 5 College Application Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid making obvious mistakes that can negatively impact admissions chances.
Helping Home-Schooled Students Get Into College
These factors matter most to admissions office professionals
Choosing a Financial Safety School
For those without unlimited funds at their disposal, having what is known as a “financial safety school” should be of equal importance.
Importance of Geographic Diversity and College Admissions
A willingness to travel can lead to improved admissions prospects and better financial aid offers.
Applying to College? Beware of Social Media
In 2008, Kaplan reported that only 10 percent of admissions officers bothered looking at an applicant’s social media pages; but in 2017, that number rose to 35 percent.
Expert Advice for Successfully Navigating a College Fair
With proper planning, a college fair can provide you with newfound insight into prospective colleges.
Does Gender Give Your Child a College Admissions Edge?
Understanding the widening gender gap and its impact on college acceptance.
Moving Off the College Admissions Waitlist
The No. 1 thing students can do while on the waitlist is communicate clearly, firmly and respectfully to the admissions office that, if offered, they will accept a spot at the school.
Why College Visits Are Worth Time, Expense
Expert tips on what students should do when visiting a college campus.
Understanding 529 College Savings Accounts in North Carolina
Thinking of opening a 529 account? Follow this advice.
Are Your High School Student's Classes Rigorous Enough?
Perhaps no decision in a college-bound teen’s high school career causes more agitation than deciding how many honors and advanced placement courses to take.
Private Scholarships: Exposing the Truth About Them
Students and parents spend too much time seeking out private scholarships, and not enough focusing on where the bulk of aid money actually originates.
College Transitions
Expert advice for finding the right fit
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