Pave Journal author
Kareena Chawla is part of the Pave team and writes for the Pave Journal on financial aid, admissions tests and AI in admissions.
OpenAI's College Planner puts an AI tracker in students' hands. Here is which counseling work to hand to AI, which must stay with you, and what to check before you choose a tool.
Seven myths that stop international families from applying for aid, and what's actually true, with a real-number example and tips for counselors.
What changed in Australia's student visa rules on 2 October 2026, how the Genuine Student requirement works, and how counselors can help students prepare.
Most international students still pay largely with family funds, but real aid exists if you know where to look. Here is where the money is in 2026, what has changed and how to plan.
Top US admit rates sit near 4%, applicants send more applications than ever and study destinations are changing their rules. Here is a data-led method for a balanced, affordable list.
MIT, Carnegie Mellon and Stanford share the top spot for undergraduate CS. But AI is reshaping the major and visa rules for graduates are in flux. Here is how to choose wisely in 2026.
The TOEFL was redesigned in January 2026, IELTS fees rose in India and visa rules still decide which tests count. Here is how the four main English tests compare now.
Your online presence now matters twice: to admissions officers who may look you up, and to US visa officers who are instructed to review it. Here is how to audit it and make it work for you.
Students use AI for schoolwork, and admissions offices have started using it too. Here is what colleges allow, where the line is, and practical ways AI can help without putting your application at risk.
