Kaplan Guide

Candid and surprising tips from a legendary guidance counselor.

Reaching is great, but be careful not to overlook a less-well-known winner. The more pragmatic choice might just turn out to be your ideal one, too.

Eight secrets to crafting a memorable personal statement.

A new SAT option is supposed to reduce stress. Fat chance.

How one parent guided his daughter's college search.

After you arrive on campus, the real decisions begin.

How the economic meltdown has changed the calculus. And what you can do about it.

What's a FAFSA and why should you care? Smart strategies for navigating the money maze.

Cancel the buses, sell the art. Welcome to budget crunch 101.

Community colleges have a lot to offer. Don't overlook them.

Why Jill Biden is so devoted to community colleges.

I worked hard to get into Berkeley and I worked even harder when I got there. But when my funds ran out, I had to leave.

More programs are offering admission to med school and undergrad at the same time. How one Alabama university sweetens the pot.

More students than ever are interrupting their college educations to earn tuition money.

Online schools are booming, thanks to their convenience, low cost, and improved quality.

How I went to extremes in my quest to become a well-rounded applicant. And why that might not be such a bad thing.

The environment is hot—in a good way—as schools expand course offerings and majors.

It's not just partying. Some students are alcoholics.

Sharing their hopes and fears helps students learn to cope.

New options for those who seek a global education.

They're out there, waiting to teach you and change your life forever.

Yes, there is such a thing as a great commencement speech.

Are college yearbooks on the endangered-species list?