Kaplan Guide
Douglas Bennett
David l. Marcus
Candid and surprising tips from a legendary guidance counselor.
Peter Vartanian
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.
Mark Starr
Eight secrets to crafting a memorable personal statement.
Catharine Skipp
A new SAT option is supposed to reduce stress. Fat chance.
Mark Starr
How one parent guided his daughter's college search.
Sarah Starr
After you arrive on campus, the real decisions begin.
Arian Campo-Flores
How the economic meltdown has changed the calculus. And what you can do about it.
Linda Stern
What's a FAFSA and why should you care? Smart strategies for navigating the money maze.
Matthew Philips
Cancel the buses, sell the art. Welcome to budget crunch 101.
Daniel Stone
Community colleges have a lot to offer. Don't overlook them.
Daniel Stone
Why Jill Biden is so devoted to community colleges.
K. Gonzalez
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.
Sharon Begley
More programs are offering admission to med school and undergrad at the same time. How one Alabama university sweetens the pot.
Tony Dokoupil
More students than ever are interrupting their college educations to earn tuition money.
Karen Breslau
Online schools are booming, thanks to their convenience, low cost, and improved quality.
Hillary Neger
How I went to extremes in my quest to become a well-rounded applicant. And why that might not be such a bad thing.
Sarah Kliff
The environment is hot—in a good way—as schools expand course offerings and majors.
Kurt Soller
It's not just partying. Some students are alcoholics.
Lucinda Roy
Sharing their hopes and fears helps students learn to cope.
Arlene Getz
New options for those who seek a global education.
Dina Fine Maron
They're out there, waiting to teach you and change your life forever.
Jesse Ellison
Yes, there is such a thing as a great commencement speech.
Arlene Getz
Are college yearbooks on the endangered-species list?