Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. The 2025-26 college admissions ...

For high school students, the holidays can be a fraught time, especially as the college admission experience draws near. While what they want most is to take a break from school, decompress, and enjoy ...

Students dreaming of gaining admission to one of the most elite universities in the country need to think strategically. They need to figure out exactly where they will apply, share why they will be ...

If a student is deferred or wait-listed from an Early Decision or Early Action application, the worst thing to do is nothing. At a large number of colleges, Early Decision can double or triple the ...

Here's what to do while you're waiting to hear back from colleges, per admissions expert Sara Harberson ...

High school students who look ahead with dread to the college application process should simply follow in the footsteps of those who have successfully navigated the journey. Don’t procrastinate. Start ...

In the high-stakes world of college admissions, there’s one lesson every hopeful applicant should learn early: What you leave out of your personal essay may matter more than what you put in. Many ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Colleges are waiving application fees, creating one-click apps, and offering automatic admission to students who ...

A student guide leads families on a tour of Pace University in Pleasantville, New York, which is among colleges and universities streamlining admission. Credit: Emmanuel Guillén Lozano for The ...