High school students eager to stand out in the college application process often participate in a litany of extracurricular activities hoping to bolster their chances of admission to a selective ...

If you’re wondering, “What are the best extracurricular activities for college applications?” you’re probably a high school student preparing your college applications and wanting to impress ...

For many students and families, the college admissions process is both emotionally grueling and mentally exhausting. As acceptance rates to exclusive schools continue to dwindle, many students are ...

Certain extracurricular activities appear more helpful than others at increasing students’ likelihood of attending college, according to a new study by Jason Kaufman, an associate professor of social ...

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In recent years, discussions about inequality in the college admissions process have focused on the use of standardized tests like the SAT. But few discussions have focused on another important part ...

College applications reward participation over perfection. Ivy League and selective schools value students who engage with ...

College life in Indiana can be an exciting journey filled with academic challenges and opportunities for personal growth. One of the best ways to enrich your college experience is by engaging in ...

Remember when high school kids could count on their dazzling grades and brilliant scores to secure a spot at a respectable, if not top-notch college? Those days may be over. Schools now look beyond ...

Admissions officers rank extracurricular activities high in their criteria for college entry, particularly within the elite schools. The general impression is that they value dedication, sustained ...