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Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:46:43 +0000

Welcome to College Confidential, your online community where students, parents, and experts come together to share advice, ask questions, and navigate the journey to college! We are excited to have you be part of our community.

Who are we?

College Confidential (CC) is the world’s largest online community centered on U.S. higher education with an average of 10m+ unique annual visitors.

What is our mission?

From our inception in 2001, CC’s mission has been to help students and families navigate the college admissions process, better understand their options, and make more informed decisions.

What do we offer?

a college directory of 300+ colleges and universities for the latest school specific data

unique scholarships to help you fund your education

exclusive calendars to know when schools announce decisions

a FREE college essay review service to boost your admissions chances

a Campus Tour Central for insider insights on campus tours

How can you make the most out of College Confidential?

REGISTER NOW for your FREE account!

Join an exclusive group that matches your profile: HS Class of 2025, HS Class of 2026, or HS Class of 2027!

Take our applicant surveys to see how you/your kid compare(s) to other applicants at specific school(s)!

Where should you post?

Do you have questions about the admissions process? Post in our Applying to College forum.

Are you working on researching schools and creating your college list? Get valuable community input in our College Search & Lists forum.

Want to get tips, insights, and advice on how to best fund your education? Join the conversation in our Paying for College forum.

Want to hear from subject matter experts or official school reps? Check out our exclusive Q&A collection!

How can you connect with other parents?

Are you a parent and want to share your experience, offer or receive support, or simply connect with other parents going through the same process? Join our community of Parents of HS Class of 20xx!

Want to socialize with other parents? Go to our Parent Cafe to discuss a variety of non-college related topics from meal ideas to TV show recommendations and travel tips.

We hope you enjoy your time on College Confidential!

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