School is out and summer is here. Yet future high school seniors and their families are likely already thinking about applying to college — a process that can be as labor-intensive and time-consuming ...

I write about education with a focus on finance and entrepreneurship. May 07, 2025, 06:30am EDT Updated Jun 25, 2025, 12:52pm EDT The traditional May 1 decision deadline has come and gone, but it’s ...

This week, 62,959 rising high school seniors in North Carolina will get letters in the mail saying they've been accepted to dozens of in-state colleges and universities. A group of colleges and ...

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 ...

Mr. Selingo is the author of “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You.” Every fall, as another college admissions season begins in earnest, high school counselors witness a predictable ...