“Innovative and invaluable…use this book as your college lifeline.”
— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
July 8, 2024
While many of the country’s most esteemed universities are located on the East & West Coasts, it would be a mistake to ignore the Heartland when conducting your college...
When identifying the Best Colleges in the South, it’s important to first define what we mean by “the South”? For this article, we will adhere to the South as...
In 1997, UC Irvine received 17,000 applications and admitted two-thirds of that group. By 2007, applications had more than doubled and the acceptance rate had fallen to 56%. Fast-forward...
Berkeley and UCLA used to be the two clear-cut crown jewels of the University of California system. While that remains the case in 2024, many other branch campuses have...
The University of California, Berkeley’s reputation as a haven for young liberals grew in the 1960s as it became the epicenter of protests over the Vietnam War and, in...
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...
June 26, 2024
Much is made of the minuscule acceptance rates at some of the most prestigious colleges in the United States. For example, Harvard admitted only 3.59% of applicants in 2024...
Firstly, we want to hammer home that the 300 best colleges in the U.S. listed below are not the only schools that might be a good fit for you....
June 25, 2024
Our list of the 100 best college scholarships for high school seniors is intended to guide you toward a wide range of opportunities in the world of private scholarships....
June 24, 2024
If you’ve ever wondered what other people write about in their college application essays, you’re not alone. Just as reading a range of novels can expose you to unique...
Best College Marching Bands 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...
June 19, 2024
With the motto “Ex Scientia Tridens,” meaning “Through Knowledge, Sea Power,” the United States Naval Academy sounds like an institution with a formidable history dating back to the days...
June 14, 2024
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....
Cal Poly SLO, the shortened name for California Polytechnic State University—San Luis Obispo, is the most selective of the 23 schools within the massive CSU system that serves nearly...
June 10, 2024
Brainstorming often gets a bad rap. Many people either find it completely useless or outright hate it. Quick, try it—what do you think of when you hear “brainstorm”? A...
Combined bachelor’s and medical degree programs cannot be found at just any university and, where available, admissions standards are extremely high, with the medical school acceptance contingent on undergraduate...
June 4, 2024
Have you ever seen The Jetsons, that classic TV show about a family living in a futuristic utopia of flying cars and domestic robots? While this vision of the...
May 29, 2024
SAT. ACT. PSAT. AP Exams. Whether you are applying to college for the first time or are in the midst of transferring, you are probably familiar with the alphabet...
May 24, 2024
If you’re applying to college, you undoubtedly know that tuition prices have only been rising in recent years. Between moving, room and board, and student fees, attending college can...
May 17, 2024
As you apply for college, you’ll notice that there are several different essay writing genres you’ll need to familiarize yourself with. There’s the Common App Essay, of course, along...
