Insider Tips for the week of July 11, 2026

Capacity-constrained majors and the college list – CIT’s Anne Weber discusses problems posed by “capacity-constrained majors” and sets forth five possible pathways families may consider to beat this alarming trend when constructing the college list.

Insider tips for building the college list (part one) – The College Inside Track Consulting Team shares some of their best tips for effectively building a strong college application list.

ROI and building the college list – Check out this short video (under 4 min) where CIT’s Cozy Wittman discusses two key methods to evaluate if a college has the right ROI (return on investment) for your family.

The college application is not a form – it’s your story – Rick Clark writes about the disconnect between how students approach and complete the application, and how it is actually read in admission offices. When viewed as one’s story, it becomes an opportunity to convey rather than complete.

Campus profile – CIT’s Kim Koffi shares observations from her college visit to Franklin and Marshall.