College Bound

09/03/2026

A college interview doesn’t have to be intimidating. Prepare, be yourself, and make it a conversation.
Our latest blog shares simple tips to help students feel confident and prepared.
Read more: https://www.collegebound-md.com/college-bound-blog/how-to-prepare-college-admissions-interview

09/03/2026

International applications to U.S. colleges have declined this year, reflecting changing trends in international enrollment.

Data from Common App shows increases from low-income student applicants, Black applicants and applicants from small towns.

09/02/2026

Despite ongoing questions about the cost and value of college, applications continue to rise.

Students who are the first in their families to attend college and those from low-income households are driving the growth.

08/27/2026

An application video can give admissions officers something a transcript can't: a sense of who you are. Our latest blog explains why more colleges are accepting application videos and how students can make theirs count.

Read more: www.collegebound-md.com/college-bound-blog/college-application-video-glimpse

08/27/2026

MIT just released a report about how generative AI is reshaping the college classroom, from rethinking assignments to questions about what a degree should still certify.
https://aiandeducation.mit.edu/report/

08/19/2026

More Northern students are looking South for college—and it’s not just about the sunshine.
Our latest blog explores what’s driving the trend, from campus culture and merit aid to admissions and career opportunities.
Read the full article: https://www.collegebound-md.com/college-bound-blog/why-more-northern-students-are-heading-south-for-college

08/19/2026

While traditional college rankings use acceptance rates or test scores, LinkedIn's list of top colleges focuses on "real" career outcomes.

Princeton held onto the no. 1 spot, and seven schools made their debut in the top 50.

08/15/2026

Boston University announces new BU Promise program, which will eliminate loans from need-based packages and offers other significant financial aid benefits.

The BU Promise eliminates loans and simplifies undergraduate financial aid for domestic students

08/08/2026

Beginning in fall 2027, the University of Michigan will assign pass/no credit grades rather than traditional letter grades during the first semester for all incoming students.

Starting in fall 2027, the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, & the Arts will assign pass/no credit grades to new students for the first semester.

08/05/2026

The ‘Fraud Squad’ at Caltech Will Catch You if You Lie on Your Application

Investigators at the college vet every admitted student’s application as schools nationwide battle AI-fueled cheating.