Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college admission. What do the presidential primaries, awards season, artificial ...

Even after committing to a college, high school seniors need to stay focused—serious drops in grades or behavior can lead to ...

Graduates meeting GPA and graduation requirements will receive automatic admission, fee waivers and scholarship eligibility, ...

As college enrollment continues to decline, down by about 2 million students, roughly 10% from 2012 to 2022, data suggests it may be becoming easier for students to get into most colleges, according ...

Waiting to hear whether you've been accepted by one or several of the colleges you applied to can be agonizing, especially if you have a top choice. But while it's easier said than done, try not to ...

The Conversation reports that rural high school students graduate at higher rates than urban peers but are less likely to ...

As the latest admissions cycle ends, a clearer picture of the Class of 2030 is emerging—markedly different from the one in the pandemic era. For 2026, the stakes and strategies have shifted: passive ...

Here's what to do while you're waiting to hear back from colleges, per admissions expert Sara Harberson Tabitha Parent is a writer at PEOPLE covering entertainment and culture. She joined PEOPLE in ...

With AI tools making it easier for students and parents to complete college applications, the differentiating factor is now ...

Editor’s note: This is the first story in a collaborative series covering the state of Northwest college admissions in 2025. Directives by the Trump administration are aimed at eliminating race-based ...

When Class of 2022 alumna Rachel Lee first opened her Harvard University acceptance letter in December 2021 through an online portal, she was greeted by the word, “Congratulations!” in bold text.