CollegeQuest

12/11/2025

This NYT opinion highlights key equity concerns around binding Early Decision and encourages families to weigh options carefully.

Colleges should not be allowed to squeeze applicants in a vise.

11/30/2025

The rise of the “masters of ED”: a powerful admissions strategy with complicated consequences for equity and student choice.

The enrollment chiefs at Tulane and the University of Chicago attracted many early applicants. Now both of them earn a lot of money.

11/26/2025

Sometimes it’s okay to just listen and let your teen lead.

For high school students, the holidays can be a fraught time, especially as the college admission experience draws near.

10/26/2025

When students apply ED, they’re saying “If I’m accepted, I’m going.” Backing out (except for financial reasons) can have real consequences, not just for the student, but sometimes for their school.

In an unusual move, the university imposed a one-year ban on Colorado Academy for early-decision applications, which carry a commitment to attend.

09/25/2025

The 2026-2027 FAFSA is now officially open for all students, ahead of the traditional October 1 opening date.

The 2026-27 FAFSA® form is live – the earliest program launch in history!

Fill out your FAFSA today: FAFSA.gov.

09/21/2025

08/28/2025

Some of the most selective colleges (Duke, Harvard, Rice, and Stanford) are still pulling students from their waitlists just weeks before classes begin.

For the colleges, it solves financial and enrollment challenges. But for students, the question is more complicated: Is making a last-minute switch really the best move? After deposits are paid, roommates chosen, and first-year plans set, a late offer may not always be in the student’s best interest.

Duke, Harvard, Rice, and Stanford Universities have deviated from their typical admissions processes in an eleventh-hour effort to boost enrollment.

03/31/2025

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed as a parent navigating the college admissions process. This article shares insightful advice and practical tips from seasoned admission professionals.

Be smart consumers, consider your sources, and seek out true experts who have both professional knowledge of admission and personal experience as parents.

03/27/2025

What makes a college good? It might not be what you think.

What is a good college? Who sets the standards for good? How do you find which college is right for your family? This post will explore some ways to find the right college.

03/14/2025

On March 8th, a software glitch caused the digital SAT to auto-submit prematurely, disrupting many students. In response, the College Board has updated its remedy:

- Impacted students can preview their scores before deciding whether to keep them or take a make-up exam on March 22nd.
- They will receive refunds and free test vouchers.
- Students cannot keep both the March 8th score and a make-up score.

The March 8 SAT wrongly cut many students short on time. Here's what happened and what you should, including likely NOT cancelling your scores

03/03/2025

A deep dive into admission trends at the University of Michigan since 2000.

Hailed as the home of the Leaders and the Best, the University of Michigan has cemented its reputation as one of the top universities in the country. With multiple national championships under its belt, more than a dozen programs ranked in the top 10 and a vibrant network of esteemed alumni, it’s ...

01/15/2025

How schools can foster resilience, empathy, and integrity: A thought-provoking look at the role of character education in shaping future leaders.

Learning to care for others or the common good should be a fundamental part of education.