How Do College Admission Application Deadlines Work?

When you send a college application, does the college look at the date the application is postmarked or the date they receive the application? Does this vary from college to college? If it does would anyone happen to know how UMass Amherst handles this?

Has Anyone Ever Paid For College Admission Assistance And Does It Really Work?

I paid some $2000.00 for this college admission assistance program and I would like some feed back since I have 3 days to cancel my contract.

How Does The College Admission Process Work?

Hi! I’m very nervous for college and about whether I would be getting into my dream school (any Ivy would do). I know that the admission process is very harsh for those types of schools. Has anyone ever been near the college admission process at all and knows how it works and what [...]

Does Volunteer Work Really Matter In College Admissions?

I’m a volunteer in a shelter for battered women and children and I’m wondering if it’ll actually help my application. I also volunteer at an elementary school as a teacher’s aide.
Note: Just because it matters to me, even though I don’t know you all, I do it because I want to, not for college boosts- [...]

Managing Stress During Your School Tests and Exams

It might have begun with your first spelling test in second grade. Your stomach became queasy as you tried to recall all the right letters. You might have felt your heart pounding and your knuckles turned white. Your head might have hurt as you tried in vain to concentrate. When you [...]

I Would Like To Work In College Admissions Or Advising?

What is a good major that will allow me to work in college admissions or advising? I love the college atmosphere and just can’t leave it. I also like working with people and helping them solve problems. Especially financial or college problems. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.