CTCL Scholarship

The Colleges That Change Lives Scholarship was established in 2016 to honor the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first edition of Loren Pope’s classic book and the 10th anniversary of the non-profit organization, Colleges That Change Lives. In 2024, CTCL will award two $6,000 scholarships.

The scholarship is open to ALL current high school seniors and others who plan to enroll at a CTCL member institution as first-time undergraduates for the 2024-2025 academic year. The application has closed for this year. This year's recipients will be announced in May.

College Search Prep

Visiting a college campus?
Going to a college fair?
Meeting with a college counselor?
Texting with a current student?

Whether you're just beginning the college search or finishing the applications, prepare to ask the right questions -- of yourself and those you meet -- with a copy of CTCL's popular guide: "How to Choose a College That's Right for You."

2024 College Fairs

CTCL is excited to announce our 2024 Information Sessions & College Fairs

Jumpstart or continue your college search with CTCL in 2024! We’re bringing our information session and college fairs to 18 cities this spring and summer.

You’ll learn how to keep YOU at the center of the search and have a chance to connect with admission officers from our distinctly different CTCL member institutions.

All events are FREE and open to the public. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Recommended Reading

We have curated this selection of articles and essays to inspire new thinking as well as to offer answers to the most common questions about today's college search and selection process. Whether you're just beginning to think about attending a college, prepping to submit an application, or supporting a student in your life, you'll want to check it out.

Search the CTCL Colleges

Personalized, student-centered experiences are at the heart of every Colleges That Change Lives education. While the CTCL member schools all share that mission, they are otherwise very distinctive from one another.

Whatever your heart (and mind!) desires, we invite you to search the CTCL colleges here online to find your very own transformative college experience.