Checking boxes on any admissions application is par for the corse. How much does race selections factor into admissions decisions? Kids read a New York Times article on the topic and then answer seven who, what, when, where, and why...

Students extend their ideas about the college application process. They write an informative, persuasive letter about themselves to a college admissions counselor that could be used as a 'cover letter' to college applications.

Easy-to-understand guide to the process of filling out a college application includes information on mistakes to avoid, organization, early decision-making, early action, and asking for a letter of recommendation. On the next page, also...