“Innovative and invaluable…use this book as your college lifeline.”
— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
May 20, 2026
Online learning is a popular choice among students and families, and the 2025-26 school year saw enrollment in virtual programs climb again. Of course, there are benefits to this...
If you have ever dreamed of exploring the world at the helm of an airplane, aviation college might be the place for you. At the best aviation colleges, you...
What percentage of Americans go to college? Since the postwar boom in university enrollments of the 1950s and 1960s, Americans have persistently associated a college education with social mobility....
Depending on their course of study, engineering majors can expect a hefty payout for all the hard work they put in at college. In May 2024, the median annual...
Residents of California are blessed with an embarrassment of public university riches. In addition to the well-regarded University of California (UC) schools, there are an additional 22 universities housed...
Planning to take AP exams this May? You’re likely wondering when you’ll find out your results. Scoring a 3, 4, or 5 can not only pay dividends in the...
If you’ve ever been to a college football game, especially on a campus with a great party scene, then you’ll know how integral the marching band is to the...
May 19, 2026
The AP English Literature and Composition exam is made up of two sections: a multiple-choice section and a free-response section. Firstly, in the multiple-choice section, students answer questions pertaining...
The skill of writing an excellent argumentative essay is a crucial one for every high school or college student to master. In sum, argumentative essays teach students how to...
Brilliant students who are serious contenders for a spot at an Ivy League or Ivy-equivalent school often take 10+ AP classes. Whether the subject comes easily to them or...
Building your high school course schedule can sometimes feel like playing Tetris. Can you maneuver every course into just the right sequence? What happens if two classes that you...
The University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU) system schools are some of the most coveted universities to attend in all of California. College-bound California students...
What is an informative speech? You may be asking this question if you find yourself needing to give one for a class or extracurricular. Unlike a persuasive speech, which...
May 18, 2026
What factors do you consider when choosing which university to enroll at? Academics? The Party Scene? Professors? Majors? Campus Safety? Increasingly, students look at the location of a school....
What’s the most common phobia in the US? Snakes? Planes? Insects? Public speaking? Ding, ding, ding! If you chose the latter, you’re right on the money. According to an article...
Whether you studied at a top creative writing university or are a high school dropout who will one day become a bestselling author, you may be considering an MFA...
Fordham University, where I was an undergrad, is not a big sports school. As a result, I was never initiated into the ritualistic world of tailgating and fight songs,...
May 17, 2026
Trivia games or not, knowing random, weird, fun, and interesting facts is a great way to entertain, educate or simply shock people. Additionally, they can be quite useful for...
Do you know that moment in your favorite film, when the soundtrack begins to swell and the main character stands up and delivers a speech so rousing, so impassioned,...
May 15, 2026
The highest paid college athletes of 2026, like Arch Manning, AJ Dybantsa, and Jeremiah Smith, are already celebrities in their own right. They’ve captured the attention of the sports...
