To learn about what happens behind the closed doors of the admissions office, The Herald sat down with two Brown University admissions officers, Emily Wagg ’24 and Aidan Berman ’25, to get a glimpse ...

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 ...

The waiting season is officially in full swing. College essays have been written, rewritten, second-guessed, and finalized.

The Herald spoke with four admissions influencers who discuss the college application process on their social media platforms.

Editor’s note: This is the first story in a collaborative series covering the state of Northwest college admissions in 2025. Directives by the Trump administration are aimed at eliminating race-based ...

Here are some of the red flags that will quickly indicate to admissions officers that a student has hired a prescriptive college admissions consultant.

A new study finds students are 10% less likely to apply to a college when the weather on their campus tour was hot and 8% less likely when precipitation fell on the tour.

"Can I just make something up?" A number of years ago one of my students asked that question about his college essay. He had what he thought was a great essay topic about how he had saved someone's ...

Admissions advice has become big business. Here’s what one industry veteran thinks you should look for—and avoid—when seeking help from an outside adviser.

March 5, 2026 - Teachers are striking for better pay, benefits and class size. But school districts say their budgets are extremely tight and they’re contemplating layoffs. MANKATO, Minn. — Hannah ...

Students offered direct admission to college were 12 percent more likely to apply to a postsecondary institution but no more likely than those who applied through traditional channels to enroll, ...

Gov. Newsom signed legislation expanding direct admissions to 16 CSU campuses, automatically admitting college-ready students before they even submit applications. For students direct admissions can ...