The Best Apps for College Application Time Management
A list of free college application management tools recommended by high school counselors and students who’ve been through the application process.
Deadlines have a way of sneaking up on you. It’s important that you track them for all of your college-related activities. Here are some resources to help you stay on track.
Your College Planning Checklist
From applications to move-in day, the College Planning Calendar helps students and parents keep track of each step of the process all in one place.
How to Balance Senior Year and College Applications
If you take charge and prioritize your time, you can find a balance between applying to school and managing your other commitments.
Finalizing the list of schools where you’ll apply is a major step in starting your college applications. Check out these articles to help you complete your list.
What Your Counselor Wishes You Knew Before Creating Your College List
Experienced counselors weigh in with exactly how you should prepare for your first college list-making meeting.
Is Your College List Ready to Go?
Putting together your college list is an important task. Find out if your list is spot on or needs to be tweaked.
5 Questions To Ask When Making Your College List
Having a hard time narrowing down your school list for college? Here’s help finding schools that are the best fit for you.
College application essays are the most time-consuming and overwhelming part of the application process. These resources can help you get started.
5 Tips to Master the College Application Essay
Your college essay can help admissions officers get a sense of who you are. But there are some broad tips to keep in mind to help your admissions essay stand out from the rest.
6 Types of Essays College Admissions Officers Are Tired of Reading
The essay is your chance to let your personality shine in your application. Be sure yours showcases your best self and doesn’t fall into one of these categories.
Getting Started on Your College Essays
It's not easy to write about yourself. But colleges really want to get to know you. Here's how to get started.
Once you’ve finalized your college list and written your essays, it’s time to start appying. Here’s what you need to know and do.
How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?
When it comes to college applications, more isn’t necessarily better.
How to Start Your College Application
If you take charge and prioritize your time, you can find a balance between applying to school and managing your other commitments.
Admissions Officers Share Their 5 Biggest Application Pet Peeves
Admissions officers read a lot of college applications. How can you make your college application stand out—and not make your admissions officers roll their eyes.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available beginning October 1. Aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and most people qualify so fill it out early. Learn more.
QUIZ: Do You Have the FAFSA® Down?
Be sure you understand the FAFSA so you’re fully prepared when you complete the application.
FAFSA 101: Your Financial Aid FAQs Answered
Don’t let the college financial aid process intimidate you. This FAQ to the FAFSA and federal aid will get you started.
Your Guide to Filling Out the FAFSA®
Many parents and students aren’t filling out the FAFSA, and losing out on college grants, scholarships, and student loans.
FAFSA® is a registered trademark of the US Department of Education and is not affiliated with Discover Student Loans.
