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January 21, 2026

In the early 2000s, the National Science Foundation coined STEM: science, technology, engineering, and math. Today, STEM curriculums—which combine all four disciplines—are a core educational fixture in many US...

January 21, 2026

Students planning to become physicians know that the path to medical school begins long before they don a white coat. As undergrads, pre-med students must fulfill certain prerequisites for...

January 21, 2026

Planning to become a lawyer? Great news— students interested in pursuing a legal career don’t need to follow a single academic path. In fact, there’s no official “pre-law” major....

January 21, 2026

If you love writing, analyzing artwork, or poring over historical documents, crave deep discussions about the meaning of life, or wish to better understand the human experience, you may...

January 21, 2026

Many STEM-focused students who enjoy problem-solving, have excellent attention to detail, and possess a perpetual curiosity hope to become engineers. From mechanical and civil engineering to electrical, chemical, industrial,...

January 21, 2026

New Haven is a city defined by its relationship to higher education. Yale University anchors the local economy and culture. That proximity shapes the expectations families bring to secondary...

January 20, 2026

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...

January 20, 2026

Business has been the most popular college major since 1980 for good reason—it’s a broad and diverse field with similarly diverse career prospects. Popular sectors include finance, consulting, and...

January 20, 2026

Whether you’re interested in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, music, dance, or filmmaking, the arts are—and always have been— a crucial way for humans to capture and express experiences,...

January 20, 2026

New Haven sends applicants to selective colleges from an unusually varied set of public schools. Engineering-Science University Magnet School draws citywide interest for its STEM focus. Meanwhile, Cooperative High...

January 18, 2026

If you are considering earning a psychology degree online, one concern likely stands out: will employers take it seriously? The short answer is yes, provided the degree comes from...

January 17, 2026

Political science is a popular and useful undergraduate major that can lead to successful careers in business, finance, government, journalism, or academia. While learning about American politics, international affairs,...

January 16, 2026

Howard County sits in an unusual position on the map: close enough to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore to borrow both cities’ resources, yet distinct enough to have built its...

January 15, 2026

Howard County sits almost exactly halfway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. That geography shapes nearly everything about its college admissions landscape. Families move here for the schools, and the...

January 14, 2026

Introduction In our previous analysis of college pricing trends, we explored how the story of college costs is more nuanced than often portrayed, particularly when distinguishing between sticker price...

January 14, 2026

A College-Bound Family’s Guide to Howard County’s School Landscape Howard County, Maryland sits between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. That geography has shaped one of the most academically dense school...

January 14, 2026

Residing in the digital age, it’s tempting to forgo more and more tasks that, a decade or two ago, involved an actual trek out into the real world. Hassles...

January 13, 2026

For decades, education occurred within traditional classroom settings. Today, technological advancements enable children to access quality education remotely. Virtual schools provide families with personalized and flexible learning solutions for...

January 13, 2026

-During the COVID-19 pandemic, the test-optional movement reached its apex with just about every prominent university, including the Ivies and dozens of other highly selective colleges, adopting multi-year policies...

January 13, 2026

The Competitive Landscape in Howard County Howard County, Maryland packs unusual academic density into one jurisdiction. River Hill, Centennial, Mount Hebron, Marriotts Ridge, Glenelg, and Wilde Lake each draw...