Jessica Crosby is a freelance writer and former teacher with expertise in high school and college admissions. She creates content for education and personal finance companies and believes that all ...

As of January 1, applications to college have grown by 7% compared to last year at the same time. The latest report from the Common Application points to a 7% increase in total applications to college ...

Early numbers suggest this fall’s application cycle could bring admissions offices a much-needed infusion of optimism after a fraught and transformative year. Preliminary data from the Common ...