Many students self-report ACT and SAT scores on the Common App (under Testing -- It is optional).  But until very recently, most colleges and universities still required (or strongly suggested)…

One of the questions most frequently asked by college applicants is how many applications they should plan to submit.  The answer? Well, as with so many things about the college…

Although your transcript, test scores, and resume weigh extremely heavily in the admissions decisions, the essay is the best opportunity to share something special about yourself as well as your…

There are over 500 schools that take the Common Application as well as hundreds of other schools to consider.  Many applicants start off with a wish list of about 30…

CA4 has a 10-page Requirements Grid for all the schools that can be downloaded although it is a bit difficult to find. It includes types of admissions, deadline dates, fees,…

Many schools on CA4 require supplementary information.  Once you have added a school to your list of “My Colleges,” you will be able to check to see what else you…