Top colleges look for key traits and experiences that signal potential in addition to grades. Every August, high school seniors across the country log into the Common Application with a familiar blend ...

Compared to 2019-20, the number of applicants to four-year colleges this year has increased by more than 285,000, a 28% gain. The number of college applicants through March 1, 2024, has increased by 6 ...

Q. What’s the difference between an app and an application? A. The debate regarding the differences between apps and applications has been waged for years. Originally, applications were designed to ...