In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we take a deep dive into GPA calculation, including whether, how and when schools recalculate an applicant's number.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we discuss how higher-ed institutions look closely at your transcript to see just how difficult your classes were — something called academic rigor.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we provide a road map for planning the ultimate college visit road trip.

There are more things you can do to improve your chance of getting into your top-choice school that aren’t captured on your formal college application. A lot of them fall into a category called “demonstrated interest,” a tool used by many — but not all — schools to try to predict how likely it is that a student they admit will enroll at their college.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we dive into what should students be looking for when deciding which school will meet their dietary needs and preferences.

With a full tank of gas, the perfect playlist and a well-crafted plan, you'll have everything you need to organize the ultimate college visit road trip.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we invite listeners to our first college admissions roundtable. You'll hear from three current college students about each step of their application process.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts discuss the role of social media when looking at colleges, including whether colleges review applicants' posts and how students can use social media when exploring schools on their list.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts share how to show who you really are on an application — offering a complete picture that goes way beyond grades.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts offer a complete guide to gap years.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts offer a complete guide to Early Decision and Early Action.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts discuss what international students need to know about applying to college in the United States.

Adjusting to any new change in life is challenging, and going away to college is no different. Having allergies just adds another wrinkle to the mix. But with the right preparation and precautions, you can successfully navigate college life with food allergies, just like millions of others have done before.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts offer a guide to transferring colleges.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts take a closer look at the benefits of a liberal arts education.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts share what 9th and 10th graders can do now to get ready for college.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts share information about the role of parents when applying to college.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts share information about applying test-optional.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts share proven tips to help students craft a killer application essay.

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts end some of the uncertainty surrounding the process of application review by taking listeners inside the mind of an application reader.