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Across the country, medical schools have seen a dramatic surge in candidates applying to their programs. After almost a year of dealing with the worldwide effects of COVID-19, it appears that the coronavirus has driven students to apply to academic programs that lead to careers as doctors, nurses and public health professionals.

Medical School Applications Rise Dramatically During Pandemic

January 13, 2021 1:21 PM

by Izzy Hall

Across the country, medical schools have seen a dramatic surge in candidates applying to their programs. After almost a year of dealing with the worldwide effects of COVID-19, it appears that the

The Common App essay, or personal statement, has been the bane of high school seniors for years. Students spend time crafting, editing and reworking their essay to not only meet the strict character limit but also so that their writing highlights their strengths and accomplishments. Though the essay has always been important in college admissions, in years past admissions officials usually put more weight on ACT and/or SAT scores. But with so many colleges going test-optional this admissions cycle, the Common App essay is likely to become more important than ever as admissions staff are moving towards a qualitative assessment of applications.

Tips for Tackling Any Common App Essay Prompt

November 10, 2020 1:22 PM

by Izzy Hall

The Common App essay, or personal statement, has been the bane of high school seniors for years. Students spend time crafting, editing and reworking their essay to not only meet the strict character

With college application season in full swing, it’s no surprise that November is National Scholarship Month – and there’s no better place to look for scholarships than Scholarships.com. But what’s all the hype about scholarships? And why use Scholarships.com’s free scholarship search to help you find them? It’s simple: Scholarships help you pay for college with no strings attached – and Scholarships.com can quickly and easily match you to personalized scholarship opportunities with a free scholarship search.

National Scholarship Month is Here

November 4, 2020 10:10 AM

by Izzy Hall

With college application season in full swing, it’s no surprise that November is National Scholarship Month – and there’s no better place to look for scholarships than Scholarships.com. But what’s

When you apply to a college, it is important to consider not just what you’ll include in your application but also when you’ll submit it. About 450 colleges offer Early Decision applications, and for many schools their Early Decision deadline is November 1st. How does Early Decision work, and how has the coronavirus impacted it?

Early Decision Deadlines Around the Corner

October 27, 2020 2:28 PM

by Izzy Hall

When you apply to a college, it is important to consider not just what you’ll include in your application but also when you’ll submit it. About 450 colleges offer Early Decision applications, and for

The Common App has decided to remove a question from the general application that asks students to report their high school disciplinary history, citing racial disparity as a key factor the decision.

Common App Will No Longer Ask for High School Disciplinary History

October 6, 2020 11:17 AM

by Izzy Hall

The Common App has decided to remove a question from the general application that asks students to report their high school disciplinary history, citing racial disparity as a key factor the decision.

The state of Michigan is set to offer two years of free community college to essential workers who were required by their job to leave the house and work at least 11 weeks in the spring during the coronavirus pandemic. This unique opportunity, called Futures for Frontliners, opens doors to essential workers who are not commonly considered front-line workers and an estimated 600,000 residents could qualify.

Michigan Offers Free Community College Education to Essential Workers

September 24, 2020 11:15 AM

by Susan Dutca-Lovell

The state of Michigan is set to offer two years of free community college to essential workers who were required by their job to leave the house and work at least 11 weeks in the spring during the

Colleges Waiving SAT and ACT Requirements for Merit Scholarships

September 22, 2020 1:25 PM

by Izzy Hall

Many colleges have waived SAT and ACT score requirements for high school seniors currently applying to college due to how difficult it has been to sign up for standardized testing during the

Each year, upwards of $3 million in college financial aid goes unclaimed by low-income college students, despite the fact that it costs nothing to complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and that more than half of U.S. high school graduates qualify for free federal student aid. To help close the gap of unused and unmet financial aid for many students, states are beginning to enact Mandatory FAFSA policies, which require high school seniors to either apply for federal student aid or opt-out before they graduate. So far, the results have been promising for three states who are leading the way.

Mandatory FAFSA Policy to Become New Graduation Requirement?

August 18, 2020 2:22 PM

by Susan Dutca-Lovell

Each year, upwards of $3 million in college financial aid goes unclaimed by low-income college students, despite the fact that it costs nothing to complete and file the Free Application for Federal

A new survey detailing what rising high school seniors think about college amid the COVID-19 pandemic indicates that despite being unable to visit colleges for much of the year, rising high school seniors are already looking toward fall 2021 and are optimistic that higher education will be back to normal by that time. As a general whole, the survey findings show that the COVID-19 pandemic has not dampened prospective students' interest in attending college in fall 2021.

Where High School Seniors Stand on Coronavirus and College

July 16, 2020 9:48 AM

by Susan Dutca-Lovell

A new survey detailing what rising high school seniors think about college amid the COVID-19 pandemic indicates that despite being unable to visit colleges for much of the year, "rising high school

If you're worried about how you will pay for college during the COVID-19 pandemic, you're not alone. Students and families are concerned about the college financial ramifications as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and higher education institutions are anticipating an increase in students' financial aid need, as well as a large number of college financial aid appeals. Fortunately, there are ample options and resources to help you pay for college these coming semesters. Explore the various options to find out which works best for your situation - from scholarship deadline extensions to relief provided through the CARES Act and more.

Paying for College during Coronavirus

June 26, 2020 3:48 PM

by Susan Dutca-Lovell

If you're worried about how you will pay for college during the COVID-19 pandemic, you're not alone. Students and families are concerned about the college financial ramifications as a result of the

News Articles About College Applications

Medical School Applications Rise Dramatically During Pandemic

Tips for Tackling Any Common App Essay Prompt

National Scholarship Month is Here

Early Decision Deadlines Around the Corner

Common App Will No Longer Ask for High School Disciplinary History

Michigan Offers Free Community College Education to Essential Workers

Colleges Waiving SAT and ACT Requirements for Merit Scholarships

Mandatory FAFSA Policy to Become New Graduation Requirement?

Where High School Seniors Stand on Coronavirus and College

Paying for College during Coronavirus

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