Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college admission. We are all struggling to cope in this age of rapid and bewildering ...

Sara Harberson is a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience in higher education and private counseling. She tells PEOPLE her best advice for students as college decision season roll ...

Recent spikes in Dartmouth’s application numbers from a test-optional policy have plateaued in the current cycle.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Colleges are waiving application fees, creating one-click apps, and offering automatic admission to students who ...

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

The global college admissions consulting market is a billion dollar industry. Here are 4 questions to ask before hiring a college admissions counselor.

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

Business is booming for independent college admissions counselors, driven by plummeting acceptance rates, rising tuition, and a seemingly universal obsession with a short list of top schools everyone ...

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There’s no doubt that college is expensive. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the cost of obtaining a four-year degree ranges from $27,100 for public institutions to $58,600 ...

A student guide leads families on a tour of Pace University in Pleasantville, New York, which is among colleges and universities streamlining admission. Credit: Emmanuel Guillén Lozano for The ...