“Innovative and invaluable…use this book as your college lifeline.”
— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
October 15, 2025
There are a number of significant factors that colleges take into consideration when making admissions decisions. While the exact weighting and balance of those factors is different for every...
October 8, 2025
There are plenty of pressing reasons why it might feel difficult to stay sane and centered right now, in the back half of 2025. The sheer quantity of noteworthy...
September 18, 2025
When I asked ChatGPT why I should read The Catcher in the Rye, it said because the book portrays “adolescent alienation and identity.” ChatGPT also told me that the...
September 1, 2025
There are a lot of characters in J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye (I counted almost sixty). It figures, as the main character, Holden, has attended three different...
August 13, 2025
In most cases, recommendation letters are a standard requirement for the college admissions process. Admissions officers use these letters to better understand the applicant’s promising qualities and characteristics that...
July 31, 2025
In today’s technology-centric and data-driven world, it’s easy to focus on the hard skills and competencies that you believe your child may need to land college acceptances and job...
July 28, 2025
A permanent fixture on countless “best-of-all-time” lists, J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye is a book about a teenager that’s actually for adults. I’m not claiming that you can’t...
July 23, 2025
Move over, Our Town, and good night, A Midsummer Night. The past decade has seen an explosion of popularity of contemporary musicals– musicals written in the 1990s-2010s. That’s why...
July 4, 2025
This article will look at a few of the most important quotes from Beowulf. If you’ve read my summary of Beowulf, you know how the titular hero defeats Grendel,...
July 2, 2025
If you’re wondering “Is senioritis real?” I can tell you from firsthand experience that it absolutely is. But if I told you I was a senior in high school...
June 29, 2025
Are you trying to decide between the best public high schools in Michigan? Well, today we’ll navigate the vast educational waters of the Great Lakes State. Just like those...
June 26, 2025
Houston, we have a problem: choosing the right educational path is very difficult. But I’m here to help you with that problem. So in this blog, we’ll explore the...
June 25, 2025
When it comes to securing a top-tier education for your child, the city of Chicago has so much to offer. In this blog post, I’ll dive into the best...
June 20, 2025
From Spanish moss-adorned cities to serene, rural landscapes, you can find some of the best public high schools in Georgia. In this blog, I’ll help you find them and...
June 17, 2025
From challenging academic programs to exceptional extracurricular activities, the best public high schools in New York state provide students with the foundation they need to succeed. Whether you’re a...
June 16, 2025
There are many reasons to participate in extracurriculars. They’ll allow you to develop skills and widen your social circle. Plus, they’re fun! Moreover, extracurriculars are not only personally and...
June 8, 2025
If you live in the Prairie State (or maybe you’re considering a move) you might be asking yourself what the best public high schools in Illinois are. Well, you’re...
June 4, 2025
Are you searching for the best public high schools in Maryland? A high school that offers top-notch education and unparalleled opportunities for students? Your search is over! In this...
May 30, 2025
If you live in the Tar Heel State, you might have wondered what the best public high schools are in North Carolina. This is understandable — for many students,...
May 27, 2025
For many students, finding the ideal high school is just as important as scoping out the right university. Especially for students whose academic interests are defined early, public high...
