Posts by Andrew Belasco:

How to Get Into UCLA: Acceptance Rate and Strategies

Posted on: 08 Jul 2024

The historical trajectory of UCLA admissions can best be understood through a once-per-decade peek at the university’s shifting acceptance rates. In 1980, nearly three-quarters of those who applied were accepted; by 1990, this had dropped to the low 40s. However, by 2000, it had fallen to the high 20s. By 2010? The low 20s. Now, […]

Best Colleges in Vermont – 2024

Posted on: 03 Jul 2024

The Green Mountain State has more than its fair share of idyllic natural landscapes, world-famous maple syrup, and spectacular ice cream flavor varieties (VT is the home of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. Yet, that’s not all Vermont has to offer — the college scene is pretty darn strong as well. The following list of the […]

Best Colleges in Nebraska – 2024

Posted on: 03 Jul 2024

With a total state population of under 2 million people, Nebraska is fortunate to have an excellent public flagship research university. But the postsecondary options hardly end there. The following list of the best colleges in Nebraska is meant to give you an idea of how to narrow down your search and find the perfect-fit institution […]

Best Colleges in Illinois – 2024

Posted on: 02 Jul 2024

Home to two of the country’s top private research universities and a powerhouse flagship school with elite engineering, business, and computer science departments, Illinois has a ton to offer high-achieving teens from all over the world. The following list of the best colleges in Illinois is meant to give you an idea of how to narrow […]

Best Colleges in Oregon – 2024

Posted on: 02 Jul 2024

In the classic educational video game, The Oregon Trail, 8-bit pioneers make their way westward by horse-drawn carriage, trying desperately to ration their salted meats and not die of dysentery. The modern-day path to Oregon for out-of-staters often involves a journey to a college campus instead of a speculative gold mine. Yet, striking it rich […]

Best Colleges in Missouri – 2024

Posted on: 02 Jul 2024

The state of Missouri boasts a 42-foot tall rocking chair, the world’s largest fork, and a ridiculously massive pecan. While not as proportionally absurd as these examples, there are also a number of large public colleges in the state as well as some top-notch private options. The following list of the best colleges in Missouri is […]

Best Colleges in Maine – 2024

Posted on: 02 Jul 2024

Prior to achieving statehood in 1820, Maine was actually a part of Massachusetts, home to Harvard and literally dozens of other highly-selective colleges and universities. While you could find more colleges while taking a 10-minute drive through Boston than exist in the entire state of Maine, the Pine Tree State does in fact possess a […]

25 Best Colleges in New York State – 2024

Posted on: 01 Jul 2024

With close to 250 colleges spread across the state, New York has more postsecondary options than many entire countries around the globe. Of course, with a cornucopia of options comes a lot of difficult decision-making as you search for the best-fit college to meet your (or your child’s) needs.  The data in each profile card […]