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This week only: Over 100 colleges across NC waive application fees

More than 100 colleges and universities across the state are waiving application fees for this week only.

UNC, Harvard set to defend use of race in admissions before US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments on Monday in a case that challenges the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's policy of considering race in admissions.

WRAL Staff

Cooper, advocacy group, corporations file briefs in support of UNC's admissions policies in US Supreme Court case

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments this year in a case that challenges UNC-Chapel Hill's policy of considering race in admissions.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

William Peace University no longer requires application fee

William Peace University (WPU) has announced it no longer requires an application fee.

Legitimate college consultants step out of shadow of scandal to offer help for families

"There's a big difference between Rick Singer, who claimed to be an educational consultant but was really a criminal, and the work that professional consultants actually do," said Brooke Daly, founder of Advantage College Planning.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Applying to college? These virtual events offer information, save you money

Private colleges and universities across the state are holding virtual college fairs.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Wake libraries offer one-on-one coaching for teens considering what's next after high school

Wake County Public Library is offering one-on-one coaching for teenagers who are contemplating what's next after high school.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Amanda Lamb: Window into a teenager's brain

For now, I will bask in the privilege of getting to read about an amazing young woman I am so proud to call my daughter.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Planning for senior year: Cary mom launches online directory, support for families with high school seniors

Julie Stallman had big plans earlier this year after launching TriangleSeniorYear.com, an online business directory with everything families with high school seniors would need -- from photographers for senior pictures to tutors for test prep to details about the college application process.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Wake County libraries offers up free virtual workshops to help teens focus on their future

Level Up: To College and Beyond is a series of free, virtual programs and workshops that focus on how to prepare for college, trade school, certificate programs and more.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

College Board cancels June 6 SAT test, announces plans for make-ups

The College Board announced Wednesday that the June 6 SAT has been canceled and mapped out its plans to ensure that high school juniors will have time to take the test before college applications are due.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

College Bound: Everything seems crazy, what's a junior to do?

So, you are having to cancel your school tours that you had planned over Spring Break, now what? Although it is very disappointing, there are some things that you can do. First, this too shall pass. Take a deep breath and come up with a plan to keep things moving forward on your college planning. Here are some things that will help you do that.

Wendy Briley, Briley College Consulting

College tours canceled? High school students can tour NC's colleges virtually

For college bound students, especially juniors who are getting serious about their next steps, the coronavirus pandemic has added another layer of anxiety to their search. Colleges are closed to tours. Standardized tests have been canceled or rescheduled. And they have no idea when they'll get back to school to finish out the year.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor, & Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

It'll cost you more to go to school at Duke University

It will be more expensive to attend Duke next year.

Amanda Lamb: More than a score

There is no correlation between standardized tests and future success--in college or beyond. Yet, we continue to use them as a measurement to decide who is worthy to get into what college.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Durham students take advantage of savings to apply for colleges

Dozens of North Carolina colleges and universities are waiving application fees through Friday, Oct. 25.

Students take advantage of fee-free option to apply to NC colleges

College Application Week is this week, Oct. 21 to Oct. 25, when a number of North Carolina colleges and universities waive application fees.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor, and Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

College Application Week: Take advantage of those waived fees

Next week is a great time to apply -- because it could be free.

Rich and famous charged with bribing their kids way into elite universities

Fifty people, including Hollywood stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, were charged Tuesday in a scheme in which wealthy parents allegedly bribed college coaches and other insiders to get their children into some of the nation's most elite schools.

'Not just the wealthy:' College admissions scheme a sign of a bigger problem - high pressure college admissions

As it turns out, rich and famous parents are just like the rest of us. They want the very best for their kids, and in the rough-and-tumble world of college admissions, they're willing to shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars or more to ensure their kids get exactly that.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Actresses and Business Leaders Charged in College Admissions Bribery Scandal

Federal prosecutors charged dozens of people Tuesday in a major college admissions scandal that involved wealthy parents, including Hollywood celebrities and prominent business leaders, paying bribes to get their children into elite American universities.

Jennifer Medina and Katie Benner, New York Times

Georgia teen accepted to 31 colleges

A high school senior in Fulton County, Georgia is gaining national attention for being accepted to 31 colleges and universities. Kayla Willis applied to 50 schools and has received $900,000 in scholarships.

As college application deadlines loom, new ranking lists top 10 N.C. colleges, universities

Do you agree with this list from WalletHub?

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

College application fee waivers extended through Nov. 16 for counties impacted by Hurricane Florence

College-bound students in North Carolina counties hit hard by Hurricane Florence will have an entire month to turn in their applications - and still take advantage of an application fee waiver offered by many N.C. colleges and universities.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor