鈥淚nnovative and invaluable鈥se this book as your college lifeline.鈥�
— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
March 22, 2024
Given how competitive and demanding the college application process already is, when considering where to attend, the quality of food on college campuses might not be your biggest concern....
March 18, 2024
An education provided by a Jesuit college or university can stand out for many reasons. Whether you come from a Catholic background or not, receiving a Jesuit education means...
March 17, 2024
Students who choose to live on campus during undergrad experience certain benefits that commuter students do not. For example, students are conveniently located near their classes, can more easily...
March 12, 2024
It鈥檚 where you鈥檒l be returning to at the end of the day, where you鈥檒l be meeting new faces outside of the classroom, where you鈥檒l be living and adjusting to...
March 6, 2024
It can seem like an odd question to ask as you prepare for college, but are there good academic colleges that are also good party schools? And if you...
March 2, 2024
The late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were simultaneously troubled and vibrant years for the African American community in the US. For many, this was a time of Jim Crow...
February 25, 2024
Visiting a college campus is a great way to see if a prospective school will be a good fit. However, touring a local college is generally easier than touring...
February 22, 2024
HBCUs, or historically Black colleges and universities, are U.S. colleges and universities with the primary mission of educating African American students. Specifically, the Higher Education Act of 1965 defines...
February 13, 2024
The modern university is an incredibly complex institution with many factors affecting the experience of students who attend it. This makes attempts to find a 鈥渉appiness quotient鈥� universally describing...
February 9, 2024
When preparing your college applications, you might consider how much information to include. For example, it might concern you how much colleges need to know about your past academic...
February 5, 2024
After high school, there are many different paths a student can take to further their education. From trade schools to four-year universities, there are many options for recent graduates....
A few years back, the immediate college enrollment rate for Asian students was 84% 鈥� higher than the rates for White (64%), Black (58%) and Hispanic (57%) students.[i] To...
January 29, 2024
No matter the discipline, college success requires mastering several academic basics, including the body paragraph. This article will provide tips on drafting and editing a strong body paragraph before...
January 21, 2024
There are plenty of reasons to cross the border and earn a degree at one of the best colleges in Vancouver. It鈥檚 one of those rare places where you...
January 20, 2024
As you begin looking at applying to colleges, you may find yourself with a lot of wonderful choices. Between excellent program offerings and potential scholarships, there are benefits to...
December 22, 2023
Without a solid game plan, a college fair can easily become nothing more than a blur of smiles, handshakes, and the accumulation of enough glossy pamphlets to wallpaper your...
December 10, 2023
Established in 1911, Tsinghua University has become one of the most highly-ranked institutions in the world.聽 This university is located in northwest Beijing, China on the site of former...
December 4, 2023
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is one of the top institutions in Canada. With a long history of academic excellence, ingenuity, and transformative research, it鈥檚 no wonder...
November 28, 2023
When do college decisions come out? If scenes in coming-of-age high school movies are to be believed, they arrive suddenly, ratcheting up dramatic tension. The more prosaic reality is...
October 31, 2023
If religion is important to you, then you may consider attending a college with a curriculum shaped by faith and spirituality. In fact, there are many institutions in the...
