Insider Tips for the week of September 5, 2026

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

College admission: 3 messages you need to hear – Rick Clark shares honest and direct facts about admission to selective colleges. Key takeaway: you cannot have a high level of assurance of being admitted, regardless of your academic or extracurricular background

5 things every family should know about their Student Aid Index – Your Student Aid Index (SAI) is a number you receive after completing the FAFSA that helps colleges determine your ability to pay for college. Check out 5 things every family should know about this important number.

Engineering activities for HS students – CIT’s Paige Feldman explains stellar grades are only part of the equation for getting accepted into engineering programs. To truly stand out, it’s all about showing your dedication to engineering.

Campus profile: Kansas State University – CIT’s Anne Weber shares observations from her college visit to Kansas State.