Coalition for College

08/04/2026

Attention rising seniors: The 2026-27 application cycle is live! 📣

Apply to Coalition colleges on Scoir, Inc. Fill out your profile once, easily check for Coalition fee waivers, and connect with top schools.

Get started today: https://app.scoir.com/app/signup

08/01/2026

August is here! 🎉 Whether you’re starting 9th grade or launching your senior college application season, small steps right now lead to big successes.

We’ve put together a straightforward August roadmap for rising 9th-12th graders and those supporting them along the way. 🧩

👀 Keep an eye out for our upcoming fall season of events, specifically designed for seniors.

07/28/2026

Applying to college without a declared major? Don't stress. 🧠

Being undecided isn't a lack of ambition—it actually means you're open to exploring. Read our latest article to see how admissions offices really view undecided applicants and how it can give you a head start. 🎓👉

Many students feel like they should know what they plan to major in when they begin the college application process. However, for many students, the choice isn’t obvious, and that can lead to stress, anxiety, and embarrassment during the application process.

07/24/2026

This week we held our final summer event, Ask an Admissions Officer: How Decisions Really Get Made featuring experts from Pomona College, University of Rochester, University of Vermont, and Wesleyan University. Missed it? 📽️ Watch the recording: https://ow.ly/flB050ZrWEW

And, don't forget to save the date for our upcoming fall events 👉 https://ow.ly/2JvM50ZrWEV

Explore Coalition for College events like college fairs and panel discussions with admissions professionals on topics that help students prepare to apply to college.

07/23/2026

Don't wait until you apply to think about the cost of college. Why not start now? You'll be so much more prepared when the time comes! 📑✨

07/17/2026

When building your college list, knowing the different types of colleges available can help you find the right fit for you. Explore some of the ways that colleges are categorized in our article, Types of Colleges. 👉 https://ow.ly/mebU50ZhgsP

07/14/2026

Ever wonder what happens to your application after you hit “submit”? 📄✨

Join experts from Coalition colleges for a behind-the-scenes look at how applications are reviewed. Get advice directly from the people who read your essays, learn what factors matter most, and discover how committees work together to make final decisions.

Featuring admissions counselors from: Pomona College, University of Rochester, University of Vermont, and Wesleyan University.

🔗 Always free. Register here: https://ow.ly/7psL50Z86C7

07/10/2026

This week we hosted Telling Your Story Through Your Activities List, a virtual panel discussion featuring admissions counselors from Eastern Connecticut State University, Lawrence University, Syracuse University, and Wake Forest University.

Missed it? Watch it on demand 👉

Compartiendo su Experiencia a Través de su Lista de Actividades

07/09/2026

Finding the right college means finding a financial fit, too. 💸 Don't let the sticker price scare you away—use net price calculators to see what you’ll actually pay.

Here’s how to estimate your real college costs early in your search:

We at the Coalition believe in the value of a college education: Research shows that students with a four-year bachelor’s degree earn an average of $1.3 million more than those with only a high school diploma. But we also realize that the cost to attend college can seem very high. So, let’s talk...

07/07/2026

Stuck on your college essay? ✍️ Don't let writer's block ruin your July break.

We’re answering the most frequently asked essay questions—from picking the perfect topic to managing word counts and revisions.