“Innovative and invaluable…use this book as your college lifeline.”
— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
May 10, 2024
In today’s hyper-competitive admissions landscape, the stakes have never been higher, and college essays are more important than ever. They’re also more scrutinized and more mysterious than ever. On...
May 9, 2024
Rising seniors who will be applying to college this fall are almost sure to face the question, “Common App vs. Coalition: what’s the difference?” However, this rivalry isn’t quite...
May 7, 2024
As you look through the various lists of the “Best College Admissions Consultants” on the internet, you’ll be treated to an array of lists compiled by what appears to...
May 3, 2024
Red Sox or Yankees? Country or city? Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip? Duke University or the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill? If you’re applying for college, the final...
May 1, 2024
As of today, there are over 25,000 universities that exist around the world. Centers of higher education have been around for generations, and universities have had to adapt in...
The founding of the United States is inextricable from the formation of American universities. From the years preceding and following the Constitution, the United States has seen numerous colleges...
The diversity essay has newfound significance in college application packages following the 2023 SCOTUS ruling against race-conscious admissions. Affirmative action began as an attempt to redress unequal access to...
April 24, 2024
Are you a Pepsi person or a Coke person? The Cola Wars have been going on for well over a century, and whether you’ve picked a side or preferred...
April 22, 2024
Did you know that college enrollment numbers have been declining at a steady rate for over a decade? In fact, undergraduate enrollment is currently down about 8.5% from 2010....
April 18, 2024
College tuition has only increased in the past several years, but don’t despair![i] From attending an in-state school to buying used books, there are many ways to mitigate these...
April 12, 2024
The University of Southern California (USC) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) are two of America’s most prominent higher education institutions. They are both incredibly prestigious undergraduate,...
April 9, 2024
There are many advantages to pursuing a business degree in Europe, especially if you’re interested in pursuing an international career. In this article, we’ve listed 15 of the best...
April 8, 2024
As we enter the 2024-25 cycle, the American college admissions process continues to be insanely competitive at the very top. Schools that are considered “elite” and “prestigious” are attracting...
April 5, 2024
In 2024, college-bound California residents are at once the luckiest and unluckiest students in the world. On one hand, the vast array of world-class public universities at a bargain...
April 4, 2024
One of the most important investments parents/students will make in their lifetime is a college education. The cost of attending a four-year college can range from $50,000-100,000/to attend a...
April 1, 2024
The average cost of in-state tuition for California universities is $8,400/year. For out-of-state students, the cost is even higher. To help alleviate some of that financial stress, you may...
March 30, 2024
Computer Science BA vs. BS – The computer science major has grown enormously in popularity over the past five or ten years. In fact, reports say that undergraduate enrollment...
March 26, 2024
Examples are integral to the learning process in just about every subject. In writing, they’re particularly important, especially when working with abstract concepts or attempting to master a new...
March 22, 2024
Given how competitive and demanding the college application process already is, when considering where to attend, the quality of food on college campuses might not be your biggest concern....
March 18, 2024
An education provided by a Jesuit college or university can stand out for many reasons. Whether you come from a Catholic background or not, receiving a Jesuit education means...
