If you receive my quarterly newsletter, you recently read that NC State is planning to enroll 5,000 more students in engineering and...

Some students will thrive in a less traditional academic environment, one where hands-on, project-based learning is the norm. For strong...

Many colleges and universities divide their admissions offices into states or territories, designating specific staff members to be...

If you are looking for evidence that being on the Common Application helps a university increase its application volume, look no further...

Since it is October 27 and many students are furiously preparing applications to hit the November 1st Early Decision deadline, I thought...

You've seen some spotlights before on other CTCL schools - colleges that share the mission of offering personalized and student-centered...

My neighbors in Columbus, Ohio may be scratching their heads at the site of Alabama Crimson Tide signs on the lawns of graduating...

When many families hear the term "financial aid," they automatically assume loans, grants, or need-based financial support. In reality,...

If you are looking to attend a school that is rich with history and tradition, you won't be disappointed by William & Mary, which was...

These days, just about every college/university touts their access to study abroad programs, but only a few schools really deserve the...

The goal of the college application is to present a portfolio of your experiences, rather than an autobiography that shares all of the...

With over 27,000 undergraduate students, University of South Carolina - Columbia is the largest university in the state. While its...

I have been very busy visiting college campuses over the past 7 weeks or so, which has been an absolute pleasure! Truly nothing can match...

I am often asked what 9th and 10th graders should be doing to prepare for the college application process. I am a strong believer that...

I dropped my kids off at Camp Livingston in Bennington, Indiana and took the opportunity to stop for a visit at the University of...

The admissions office shares that Butler "feels like a big school in the way you want it to and feels like a small school in the way you...

The United States are home to 28 Jesuit colleges and universities, institutions grounded in Catholic heritage that share a common mission...

I first was introduced to Elon many years ago when my colleague, Rob, always seemed to recruit strong Elon alumni into the MAcc program...

The long-standing reputation of UChicago as the place "Where Fun Comes to Die" may make some prospective students run in the other...

If you are a high school junior, don't let the school year end without politely requesting a letter of recommendation from an adored...