Admissions & Rankings

College Rankings vs. ChatGPT: How to Build a College List

Families can leverage both college rankings and artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to build a balanced college list, an expert explains.

College Cost and Tuition Trends for Students and Parents

U.S. News data breaks down college cost and tuition trends for students at public and private institutions.

Parental Hacks: Keeping the Applications Process Going

Here are some practical steps for parents to support their high school student without taking over the driver's seat.

One New Thing: AI Tools for College Transfer Students

Higher ed reporter Alina Tugend shares her latest EdTech innovation rave.

UA Little Rock Offers Lessons From a Major Website Digital Upgrade

Meaghan Milliorn, senior director of web strategy at UA Little Rock, breaks down how a website digital upgrade simplified user paths and helped drive enrollment.

Student Guide Transition Tips: How Le Moyne College Revamped Enrollment Content

Le Moyne College uses authentic student content and transition tips to reduce applicant confusion and boost enrollment deposits.

Part-Time Students in College: Persistence and Completion Trends

New enrollment data sheds light on persistence rates and six-year completion trends for part-time undergraduate students.

Making Decisions About Applying Early Decision and Financial Aid

Patrick Rametti, senior director of college access and success at Uncommon Schools, breaks down how families can navigate early decision options and financial aid.

How to Use the U.S. News College Rankings

With new rankings arriving Sept. 22, here's how parents and students can use our lists and admissions tools to find their best college fit.

The Big Idea: Getting Out and Connected With NYU

NYU Senior Vice President for University Relations Wiley Norvell discusses the university’s digital detox initiatives.

Print Alumni Magazines Are Back and Better Than Before

One New Thing: Experiencing College Admissions From a Parent’s Perspective

Higher ed author Jacques Steinberg shares his latest EdTech resource rave.

Standardized Tests Stay Optional for Most Colleges in Fall 2027 Admissions Cycle

More than 90% of four-year U.S. colleges will remain test optional or test free for fall 2027 applicants, according to FairTest.

Try These Expert Tips When Writing College Admissions Essays

Esslo Co-founder Hadassah Betapudi discusses how students can craft strong supplemental essays for their college applications and use AI wisely.

ACT or SAT: Standardized Testing Advice for College Applicants

As highly selective universities reinstate testing requirements, learn how to choose between the ACT and SAT and build a solid prep strategy.

A Doctoral Research Program at the Center of Industry and Higher Education

Embedding doctoral candidates in corporate research labs blends academic rigor with industry-based innovation.

How Rowan University Uses Virtual Reality to Transform Student Learning

Higher ed expert Melissa Morriss-Olson shares her latest EdTech innovation rave.

How One University’s Silent Retreat Is Amplifying Connection

A university retreat shows how silence is golden – and conducive to bonding.