Posts by Michael Trivette:

2025 Best Colleges in Delaware

Posted on: 05 Mar 2025

The First State of Delaware may have been the first to ratify the Constitution, but it’s relatively small population (45th largest in the US) prevents it from being first in the nation when it comes to higher education destination points. In fact, there are only a handful of 4-year-degree-granting institutions in the entire state. Still, […]

2025 Best Colleges in West Virginia

Posted on: 05 Mar 2025

The state of West Virginia may be most famous for the Appalachian Mountains and wide open natural beauty, but there happen to also be some fantastic higher education options there as well. The following list of the best colleges in West Virginia is meant to give you an idea of how to narrow down your search […]

2025 Best Colleges in Mississippi

Posted on: 01 Mar 2025

With 30+ colleges including around 20 four-year institutions the Magnolia State has plenty of higher education options for its roughly 3 million residents population. The following list of the best colleges in Mississippi is meant to give you an idea of how to narrow down your search and find the perfect-fit institution to meet your […]

2025 Best Colleges in Ohio

Posted on: 28 Feb 2025

If you hail from the Buckeye State, you should rejoice at the number of exceptional colleges and universities within your borders. In additional to a top-notch flagship university, there are a number of elite liberal arts options, additional public value schools, and even a top private research institution that draws talent from around the globe. […]

Public vs. Private Schools in Atlanta: What Actually Matters for College Admissions in 2026

Posted on: 25 Feb 2025

Public vs. Private Schools in Atlanta: What Actually Matters for College Admissions in 2026 A clear, research driven guide for Metro Atlanta families weighing two excellent but very different educational paths. Choosing between public and private high school in the Atlanta metro is not simple. The region is home to some of the most academically […]

Top High Schools in the McLean, VA Area: How They Compare for College Admissions

Posted on: 24 Feb 2025

McLean, Virginia sits at the intersection of old-money Washington and new-economy Northern Virginia. The community is home to a remarkable concentration of federal officials, intelligence professionals, defense contractors, and financial executives, and their children fill high schools that are, by nearly any national measure, among the most academically rigorous in the United States. Families raising […]

Case Study: How One Clarke Central Student Earned Admission to Selective Colleges

Posted on: 17 Feb 2025

Families across Athens and the surrounding northeast Georgia area know that getting into selective colleges requires more than a strong GPA. Each year, high-achieving students at Clarke Central High School, Cedar Shoals High School, North Oconee High School, and Oconee County High School complete rigorous coursework, participate in demanding extracurriculars, and still find that outcomes […]

Where History Meets Opportunity: Getting into Top Colleges from San Antonio, Texas

Posted on: 13 Feb 2025

A City That Rewards Students Who Pay Close Attention San Antonio is one of the most layered cities in the United States. Founded in 1718 as a Spanish colonial settlement, it is the oldest continuously occupied urban core in Texas. Five 18th-century Spanish missions along the San Antonio River form the only UNESCO World Heritage […]