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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kristen Moon is an entrepreneur covering college admission strategies. Feb 13, 2024, 08:36pm EST As college application season ...

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College applications are open for the fall 2025 term, and deadlines are looming. California’s two public university systems — the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) — ...

Starting in freshman year, students should strategically plan their coursework, extracurriculars, and standardized testing to maximize college application success. Early planning of high school ...

If you don't qualify for an application fee waiver, try to apply to colleges strategically to avoid spending extra on application fees Students experiencing economic hardship often find it difficult ...

Applying to college is a muti-step process, and most high school students have not managed a multi-month process on their own. That's why you might want to make a college application checklist. While ...

The college application process has many steps, so staying organized throughout the process is key. Without a proper college application checklist, it's easy to get overwhelmed and lose track of ...