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There are a lot of schools, more than 4,200 in the U.S. alone, to choose from. Building the list of colleges to apply to can feel like one of the […]

Environmental Science Careers Environmental science careers are some of the fastest growing and most meaningful career fields in the world today. Many in-demand environmental science jobs combine cutting edge research […]

Cultural Diversity Essay & Community Essay Examples If you’ve started to research college application requirements for the schools on your list, you might have come across the “cultural diversity essay.” […]

25 Virtual College Tours Worth Taking Virtual college tours are considered one of the easiest, most accessible ways to learn about a school. While a more typical college tour may […]

CollegeAdvisor’s 10 Best Examples of College Essays and Why They Worked The college essay is one of the most important parts of the college admissions process—and it’s also one of […]

How to Transfer Colleges After a long, challenging application process, you’ve finally arrived on campus. You’ve selected your classes, signed up for some clubs, and even met a few people […]

Common App for Transfer Students Guide If you’re looking to transfer colleges, odds are you’ve probably already used the Common App. Since the Common App makes applying to multiple schools […]

In this Harvard Financial Aid Guide, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Experts Thuong (Harvard ‘24) and Jesper (Harvard ‘19) walk us through how they saved up and paid for Harvard University with the […]

Early Action vs Early Decision: Choosing the best application strategy for you Applying to college means keeping track of a slew of essays, documents, and deadlines. Deciding which college application […]

How to Choose a Major – Introduction  Like choosing a college, choosing a major is a big decision. Because college majors can be connected to your potential career path, choosing […]

ACT Scholarships – Introduction Many students wonder if taking the ACT is worth it. But, if you want to qualify for ACT scholarships, the answer is a resounding yes! Since […]

10 min read In the second installment of our series “Black Students and College Admissions,” CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert McKenzie details the structures at Cornell designed to facilitate Black students’ experiences on campus […]

What is CSS Profile and Why it Matters? With the cost of college continuing to rise, applying for financial aid remains a crucial step in the college admissions process. The […]

Although it’s been nearly 12 years since I applied to Duke University, the experience remains vivid in my memory. In this post, I’ll share my personal experience and tips for […]

Common App Transfer Essay — Introduction If you’re considering transferring colleges, you’ve likely started thinking about your college transfer essay. At CollegeAdvisor, we’re here to fill you in on the […]

Consulting Majors & How to Become a Consultant As one of the highest grossing careers, consulting has increased in popularity among college students. Consulting is so wide-ranging, however, it can […]

STEM Jobs & STEM Careers You’ve likely heard that STEM jobs and STEM careers are not only crucial to society, but are also pretty lucrative. Indeed, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering […]

Penn State (PSU), aptly named Happy Valley, is a gorgeous campus with a myriad of things to see and do. The bustling campus can feel overwhelming for new students trying […]

Community Essay Examples When crafting your college applications, writing strong essays is essential. Through your essays, you demonstrate who you are, from your values and passions to your lived experiences. […]