How Colleges Evaluate Your Applications
Have you noticed it's called the Office of Admissions, not the Office of Rejections?

The Tests: How to Register
Registration deadlines, test dates and costs for the PSAT, SAT I & II, and ACT tets

Scoring At Home
It is now possible to prep for the SATs by 1. going online, 2. paying for a virtual class, 3. sampling the tests for free, or — right answer — 4. all of the above

Outside Interests
When it comes to extracurriculars, it's quality and passion that counts

Getting the Best Recommendation
Ask early and don't forget postage

Applying Yourself
Now that college websites make it easier than ever for students to zap in their forms electronically, applications are surging. But is more necessarily better?