Application Process Archives

Campus Traditions: Cornell University

All about Cornell traditions

Admissions Data Analyzed: The University of Pennsylvania

Latest admissions data for the University of Pennsylvania

Colleges Dropping Supplemental Essays: A 2026 Trend

This summer, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Tulane University, the University of Georgia, and the University of Miami have all announced that they will no longer require supplemental essays as part of their application.

College Roadtrip Guide: Western Massachusetts

Western Massachusetts roadtrip guide to see Smith, UMass Amherst, Amherst College, and Mount Holyoke

Tips for Visiting Campuses over the Summer

Tips for visiting campuses over the summer, including talking to current students and making sure you plan ahead

Admissions Data Analyzed: The University of Michigan

A look at the admissions data from the University of Michigan for 2025-2026

Choosing Reach, Target, and Safer Schools

Advice for building your college list.

The Difference Between Boston College and Boston University

The difference between Boston College and Boston University.