By demonstrating a rigorous schedule, good grades, and quality extracurricular involvement from the very beginning, you’ll make your college application much more competitive. Here’s how:

Creativity and compassion can take your high school resume to the next level and increase your chances at admission to your top school.

These factors are often overlooked, but can have a major impact on how happy your are – or aren’t — at college.

What steps do you need to take this year to land at your dream school? We’ve made you a checklist!

Some college application deadlines have passed, but not all of them. See what schools are still accepting applications.

If you need some inspiration for volunteering, start with these five great community service ideas for college-bound students.

Ironically, if you really want to impress colleges with your community service, you need to stop thinking about impressing colleges.

While a deferral from the college you applied to early is certainly not the preferred answer, nor does it indicate an acceptance, it should not be considered a rejection.