College certainly isn't free, what with the cost of tuition, room, board and fees, college applications, the cost of standardized tests and more. It's easy to think that those are the only costs involved in the process, but they aren't.  So, in general, are...

What is deferred in college admission?  "Deferred" means that a college or university hasn't finished reviewing your child's admission and will decide on your child's admission status at a later date.  Deferred admission usually happens in two different...

Your child may be wondering, "Do you have to decline admission to colleges?"  It may not be something that they feel comfortable doing, but yes, it is customary (and thoughtful!) to let a college know that they do not plan to attend that particular school. Your...

How long do admissions officers read applications? More specifically, how much time do admissions officers spend on each application? You may wonder who sees your child's application, how long they look at it and how they make a final decision.  The short answer...

When you're taking a look at the full costs of college, room and board happens to be part of the cost of attendance. But what is room and board, exactly? What does room and board include in college? How does it fit into the overall costs?  These are great...