“Innovative and invaluable…use this book as your college lifeline.”
— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
February 26, 2026
Given how demanding the medical profession is, it’s essential for students to spend time in a practical setting before committing years of their lives to a pre-med curriculum and...
Over the next decade, computer science careers are projected to flourish at a remarkably fast clip. As such, computer science is now an incredibly popular and selective major at...
February 24, 2026
From Imhotep, the architect behind the Pyramid of Djoser (who–fun fact–also inspired The Mummy franchise’s lead antagonist), to Subra Suresh, a celebrated pioneer in biomedical engineering and materials science,...
February 22, 2026
Planning to become a lawyer? Although law school may currently feel like a foggy outline on the horizon, it’s never too early to start building skills and testing the...
February 21, 2026
Daydreaming of spending your summer—or at least part of it—testing your limits in the great outdoors? Is a longing for adventure baked into your identity? Alternatively, are you a...
February 20, 2026
From prehistoric stone circles to modern-day sustainably built structures, architecture has undergone a spectacular number of changes since its Neolithic period origins and will continue evolving in response to...
February 19, 2026
Digital video games began to emerge in the 1950s and 60s, with the first at-home video game console–the Magnavox Odyssey–appearing on shelves in 1972. That same year, Atari released...
Nestled on the Puget Sound, Seattle is Washington’s most populous city. It’s famous for the Space Needle, a 600+ foot observation tower, as well as Pike Place Market, a...
February 16, 2026
As a high school student, it can be difficult to find programs that offer innovative, fresh perspectives on popular topics. However, unique subject matter is just one piece of...
February 15, 2026
New York City is the reigning capital of countless industries: finance, media, healthcare, publishing – the list goes on and on. As such, academic and professional opportunities abound at...
Home to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, Philadelphia–regarded as the birthplace of the United States–is steeped in American history. Fuel up with a cheesesteak before perusing the eighteenth-century...
February 13, 2026
Hoping to take a course this year, but wondering where you’ll find the best combination of flexibility and rigor? Interested in exploring multiple subjects, but struggling to choose which...
February 10, 2026
Whether you’re a native of the Peach State or looking for adventure away from home, Atlanta brims with fantastic opportunities. Home to many selective colleges—like Georgia Tech, Spelman, Emory,...
Boston: home to die-hard Red Sox devotees, the USS Constitution, non-rhoticity, and the Freedom Trail. You can also throw a rock in any direction and hit a highly selective...
Although Chicago is located in the middle of the country, thousands of miles away from both the Pacific and Atlantic, its twenty-plus miles of Lake Michigan shoreline make one...
February 1, 2026
Washington, D.C., our nation’s capital, is absolutely bursting at the seams with landmarks, memorials, and museums. It’s also a pedestrian-friendly city (you’ll want to experience those spring cherry blossoms...
January 31, 2026
Have you been running lemonade stands since before you could walk? Selling an array of sought-after stickers on the kindergarten bus? Marketing your signature plant-watering service through neighborhood door-to-door...
January 29, 2026
If you’re a high school student with big dreams in medicine, biomedical science, or health-related research, the Harvard Medical School Pre-College Online Certificate Program offers an early opportunity to...
Grim climate change statistics and predictions often leave us with pressing questions: how should we deal with – and prepare for – rising global and ocean temperatures? How do...
January 27, 2026
The brain is the most fascinating, complex, and mysterious organ in our bodies. It is working 24/7, controling our sensory processing, motor function, and emotions, and has billions of...
