“Innovative and invaluable…use this book as your college lifeline.”
— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
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 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...
March 17, 2024
Students who choose to live on campus during undergrad experience certain benefits that commuter students do not. For example, students are conveniently located near their classes, can more easily...
March 12, 2024
It’s where you’ll be returning to at the end of the day, where you’ll be meeting new faces outside of the classroom, where you’ll be living and adjusting to...
March 6, 2024
It can seem like an odd question to ask as you prepare for college, but are there good academic colleges that are also good party schools? And if you...
March 2, 2024
The late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were simultaneously troubled and vibrant years for the African American community in the US. For many, this was a time of Jim Crow...
February 25, 2024
Visiting a college campus is a great way to see if a prospective school will be a good fit. However, touring a local college is generally easier than touring...
February 22, 2024
HBCUs, or historically Black colleges and universities, are U.S. colleges and universities with the primary mission of educating African American students. Specifically, the Higher Education Act of 1965 defines...
February 13, 2024
The modern university is an incredibly complex institution with many factors affecting the experience of students who attend it. This makes attempts to find a “happiness quotient” universally describing...
February 9, 2024
When preparing your college applications, you might consider how much information to include. For example, it might concern you how much colleges need to know about your past academic...
February 5, 2024
After high school, there are many different paths a student can take to further their education. From trade schools to four-year universities, there are many options for recent graduates....
A few years back, the immediate college enrollment rate for Asian students was 84% – higher than the rates for White (64%), Black (58%) and Hispanic (57%) students.[i] To...
January 29, 2024
No matter the discipline, college success requires mastering several academic basics, including the body paragraph. This article will provide tips on drafting and editing a strong body paragraph before...
