Q. Is there anything new about the UC applications this year? A. The application is the same as last year’s and is straightforward and...

This month our questions focus on college application essays. Q. The personal essay on the Common App states the essay should be 250-500...

Q. Is there still time for seniors to re-take the SAT or ACT? A. Yes, it is fine for seniors to take standardized tests in the fall. For...

Q. One of our neighbors is a teacher willing to write a letter of recommendation for my son (a rising senior). Should we approach him...

Q. I got a letter asking me to sign something to release information about my daughter for something called Eligibility in the Local...

Q. When should I sign up for the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center? A. The NCAA recommends signing up for the Eligibility Center junior...

Q. So what does it really mean to be on a wait list? A. Colleges use wait lists to manage what they call “yield,” the number of students...

Q. My oldest is a sophomore. Colleges don’t know anything about her grades do they? It’s weird because we’ve been getting bombarded with...

This month we share the latest inquiries from our readers: Q. I just got the results of my PSAT. How do I interpret the results? A. Very...