Tips from Our Admission Counselors

Name: Hideyuki Nakanishi Home Country: Japan Major: Aerospace Engineering Year: Sophomore Status: International transfer student Transferred from: Wentworth Institute of Technology (Boston) How did I find CU Boulder? By intuition! I always choose to do what I feel is right or might be right. You may realize later that this...

It’s August 1, which means it’s college application time! Everything you’ve done and accomplished to this point was in preparation for the next step of your educational journey, starting with your college application. As the Common Application opens up for another year, we’re here to help you. Despite all the...

“Will my credits transfer to CU Boulder?” This is a question that we, as CU Boulder transfer credit evaluators, hear several times a day. And yes, it is indeed one of the most important aspects of a prospective student’s transfer process, but there is more complexity to this question than...

Beginning the process of transferring schools is an exciting time-- you’re embarking on the path towards the future you see for yourself, and that is incredibly empowering. We know that this transition can also seem a little mysterious and intimidating. We are here to assist. Your transfer admission counselors want...

Holistic review. If you are a senior in high school doing research on what colleges look for in your application, you’ve probably heard that term A LOT lately. But do you really know what it means? A holistic application review means we look at the application itself, all required documents...

Transferring to a new university can be an exciting yet daunting endeavor. But how do you know which school is right for you? The University of Colorado Boulder excels in many different areas-- with 12 different research institutes, a top-rated school of business, and one of the nation’s most comprehensive...

You've hit submit on your application and now you’re anxiously awaiting your decision! Here in Colorado, our dedicated admissions staff are busy processing and evaluating every application that we receive in order to get those admission decisions sent out as promptly as possible. Each year, I continue to be impressed...

I'm currently in my senior year pursuing a major in mathematics in the College of Arts & Sciences, with a minor in Technology Arts & Media. Originally from Magnolia, Texas, I transitioned from active duty after a little over 5 years of active duty in the Marine Corps to CU...

1. CU Boulder’s Early Action (EA) deadline is November 15. Be sure you get your application and all required materials in by November 15 to qualify for our Early Action Deadline! Many schools in the nation have an Early Action or Early Decision deadline of November 1, but CU Boulder...

Early action. Early decision. Regular decision. Rolling admissions. If you are a senior in high school, you have undoubtedly heard these terms. But do you really understand the difference between them? There are a lot of myths surrounding these different decision deadlines that can leave students with misinformation about their...