Prep for College
Begin your journey here, laying out the roadmap for your journey to success.
Applying to College Abroad
By Sean Nyhan So you’ve narrowed down your list to a handful of colleges. You’ve got your safety schools [...]
Ask the Admission Office
Ask the Admission Office is a series of six checklists that will help you determine what to ask colleges [...]
Beating the Odds: Finding Success as a First-Generation College Student
By Sean Nyhan A college education might be the American dream, but if you’re a first-generation student it’s time [...]
College Knowledge Questionnaire
Answer each of these questions in a few words. These are your own thoughts: There are no right or [...]
Earning College Credit in High School
Colleges look for students who take the most demanding courses available. But they also expect students to do well in [...]
High School Classes Required for College Admission
Planning to go to college? It’s important you take the right classes in high school. Beginning in ninth grade, [...]
How to Use Your School Counselor
School counselors are one of the best sources of support for students who plan to go to college. They [...]
NACAC’s Guide to the College Admission Process
NACAC's favorite perennial resource, the Guide to the College Admission Process, has been updated for 2022 to reflect current trends, [...]
Navigating the College Search and Selection Process as a Veteran
By Sean Nyhan If you’re a veteran, you’ve already gained more life experience than a lot of your peers. [...]
Put to the Test: Preparing for the SAT/ACT
Stressed about standardized tests? Here’s some good news: There’s no need to cram. Taking rigorous classes in high school [...]
Resources for LGBTQ Students
By Sean Nyhan LGBTQ students around the world face serious threats every day. According to a 2015 GLSEN survey, 85 [...]
Step by Step: College Awareness and Planning for Families, Counselors and Communities
NACAC has combined the Guiding the Way to Higher Education: Step-by-Step to College Workshops for Students curricula with resources from [...]
Useful College Admission Terms
Articulation Agreement Formal arrangements between two or more colleges and universities that specify how courses, a general education plan, [...]
Using High School Courses and Activities to Prepare for College
Your post-high school years hold tremendous promise. At college you’ll have the opportunity to make new friends, follow your [...]