“Innovative and invaluable…use this book as your college lifeline.”
— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
July 19, 2024
With a young and diverse population, the West Coast of the United States boasts a thriving higher education scene, that includes public institutions that are among the country’s best...
Military service members and veterans often experience challenges while navigating college admissions and college life. In addition to the challenges that come from switching careers and environments, military veteran...
July 17, 2024
Good Hooks for Essays with College Essay Examples — we begin with an example… I felt a bead of sweat drip down my cheek as I stared at the...
July 12, 2024
In 2024, it’s not all that unusual for the cost of four years of a private college education to approach close to $400k. While not “cheap” by any means,...
July 9, 2024
If asked to picture in your mind the most cliche American scene college possible, you’d likely insert features such as a leafy campus full of autumn hues, charming centuries-old...
Given the geographic location of the original 13 Colonies, it’s not a shock that many of the nation’s oldest (and most prestigious colleges) are situated on the East Coast...
Located in Michigan, Kettering University is a private institution providing experiential STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education for over a century. Now, the university provides online learning opportunities...
Ranked as one of the Top 5 public universities in the nation and a Top 30 overall national university, the University of California, Santa Barbara now attracts six figures...
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...
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
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...
