Resources and Articles

Helpful tips, resources, and articles from our Admissions Experts and the CollegeAdvisor team.

12 min read This is the third and final installment of CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert McKenzie Murray’s series on Black students at Cornell University. In this article, McKenzie discusses her own […]

12 min read In this publication, Admissions Expert Lily gives a thorough senior year checklist for students applying to colleges in the fall. For more guidance on how to prepare […]

6 min read In this article, College Admissions Expert KiKi details the importance of a personal narrative and the role it plays in completing a student’s college application. For more guidance […]

7 min read In this article, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert Meaghan shares tips for how students can take steps to plan for a future after college. For more guidance on planning […]

11 min read In this article, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Experts Theodore and Abbie define college acceptance rates and the role they play when creating a college list. For more guidance on […]

Check out the article below for tips from CollegeAdvisor.com’s Admissions Experts on how to write a great college essay. For more guidance on personal essays and the college application process in […]

In this Yale Financial Aid Guide, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert Zoe (Yale ‘16) walks us through how she paid for Yale University, from beginning the application process to graduating from Yale. […]

Once I clicked close on the tab that congratulated me for my final college commitment, relief flooded my body. Twelve years of schooling had let up to this moment. This […]

In this Williams College financial aid guide, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert Nadiya walks us through how she paid for college with the help of financial aid. For more guidance on financial […]

Here at CollegeAdvisor.com, we know that college admissions are a lot to deal with. The stress of picking schools, writing essays, filling out applications, paying for applications, and making an […]

During the first year at Harvard, there is so much to see and to do. Every experience feels new, and there are so many people to meet! It can be […]

In this UChicago financial aid guide, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert Arielle breaks down the process of how she paid for college: from applying to UChicago to graduation. For more guidance on […]

With over 5,000 colleges and universities in the U.S, it can be very nerve-wracking to determine which institution is the right one for you. In this guide, I will walk […]

What is the difference between a quarter and a semester system? Traditionally, universities and colleges will have one of two academic calendars: a traditional semester system or a quarter system. […]

As a prospective Georgetown student, there’s a good chance that you’re at least curious about taking one or two Government classes. As a student, I loved the flexibility of the […]

With just about two weeks until most regular decision deadlines are due (January 1), we’ve put together a quick college application checklist to help you feel as confident as possible […]

Photographer: Kelly Sikkema | Source: Unsplash In this article, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert Becky Weinstein will walk you through the “extracurricular hook” – developing your extracurriculars into a hook for college […]

First off, if you’re reading this because you just got accepted or are planning on attending Brown, congrats! Brown is such a great place that fosters and promotes creative expression […]

COVID-19 brought unprecedented changes to the airline industry, closed millions of businesses, and now, it’s shaping the future of college admissions. In April, the University of California system announced that […]

In this article, former admissions officer and Head of Advising at CollegeAdvisor.com Lauren Lynch shares how students can showcase their unique traits and stand out during the college application process. […]

Preparing for College by Completing Two Years of Dual Enrollment in High School In this article, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert Zoe Edington shares her experience with dual enrollment in high school […]