I had the pleasure of driving to Athens for a visit to OU on a spectacular Ohio day, perfect for a college tour. My student tour guide...

You may have noticed that this year, in particular, colleges are handing out waitlist decisions like candy. It almost feels like "YOU get...

Despite the frigid temperature during my February visit, I was extremely impressed by Carnegie Mellon. This medium-sized private...

I had the good fortune of being able to visit UD on an unusually warm and beautiful February day. I was extremely impressed with the...

The Common Application recently published a report of application trends through February 15, 2022. Here are the big takeaways: 1) Since...

I had the pleasure of visiting Pitt on that lovely spring-like President's Day (in contrast to my fantastic, yet FRIGID tour earlier that...

Around this time last year, Colgate University made higher education headlines because they saw a 102% increase in application volume and...

As admissions decisions continue to get released, there is always chatter about why one student got into a school and another didn't. "He...

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...