Here's what to do while you're waiting to hear back from colleges, per admissions expert Sara Harberson ...

Sara Harberson is a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience in higher education and private counseling.

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Hang by the pool, enroll in summer school, or get a job? Here’s what one independent college admissions counselor advises her ...

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CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Ever since the college admissions scandal, the admissions landscape is in a constant state of flux. A former Dean of Admissions is offering advice to make the process easier for ...

Many Alabama colleges and universities have rolling deadlines — but it’s not too late to apply to enter the Class of 2030. And it’s never too early for younger students to being preparing applications ...

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Some students are still mentioning their race or immigrant status as the Trump administration cracks down on diversity efforts. But many are avoiding sensitive aspects of their identity.

January 22, 2026 - Fausto Lopez finished high school, got an associate degree and applied to attend a four-year college - all while inside juvenile detention. Este artículo está disponible en español.