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HS Juniors: Use This Summer Strategy to Prepare for College Applications

Dave Berry breaks down the steps rising seniors can take to get a jump start on college applications this summer.

Started in College Admissions by CCEdit_Torrey

Advice for a Home Schooler Starting the Admissions Process

Check out these tips for home-schooled students who are just beginning to navigate the college admissions process.

Started in Ask The Dean Topics by CCEdit_Torrey

Should You Take the SAT or ACT Before Your Junior Year?

If you're thinking about registering for the SAT or ACT before 11th grade, check out these considerations.

Started in SAT and ACT Tests & Test Preparation by CCEdit_Torrey

Find out Whether the Colleges That Wait-Listed You Will Ever Give You A Decision

You've been wait-listed -- and May 1 is quickly approaching. The Dean reveals when schools might tell you if you're off the waitlist.

Started in College Admissions by CCEdit_Torrey

Feds uncover admissions test cheating plot

Parents, coaches, consultants and others are the focus of a college admissions scheme.

Started in College Admissions by ninakatarina

Admissions Notification Dates 2019

We're getting very close to the last batch of admissions decisions for regular decision applicants, so we thought we'd start a crowdsourced list. If you have a firm date for decision notification, please add it to the list.

Started in College Admissions by CCadmin_Sorin

A Guide to the College Guides

Having finished the college process for the kids, Postmodern felt a desire to make some small contribution to CC as gratitude. Check out his guide to college admissions.

Started in Admissions Hindsight and Lessons Learned by Postmodern

College Life: Another Lonely Student

It's been 2 months since @leafconeybearismart started college and he/she doesn't have any friends. He/She is kind of upset all around and doesn't know how to feel better. Read this story and give your advice.

Started in College Life by leafconeybearismart