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October 31, 2025

The University of Tampa (UT) is a mid-sized, private university located along the riverfront in Tampa, Florida. The student body is composed of just over 11,000 undergraduate and graduate...

October 31, 2025

Have you ever wanted to fly a plane? Maybe you’ve had the fleeting feeling that one day you could learn—or maybe you’ve given serious thought to becoming a pilot. If...

October 31, 2025

Opened in 1915, the University of British Columbia has become a global center of teaching, learning, and research. UBC is frequently ranked as one of the world’s top universities,...

October 31, 2025

A Canadian public institution founded in 1821, McGill University offers undergraduate, continuing education, and graduate programs. McGill enjoys a strong reputation both within and outside of Canada. In fact,...

October 31, 2025

Now considered one of the top 10 public universities in the nation, UC Davis has begun to approach the level of acclaim more traditionally reserved for its fellow University...

October 31, 2025

Ranked by U.S. News as one of the Top 5 public universities in the nation and a Top 30 overall national university, the University of California – Santa Barbara...

October 31, 2025

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...

October 31, 2025

With the motto “Ex Scientia Tridens” (“Through Knowledge, Sea Power”), the United States Naval Academy sounds like an institution with a formidable history dating back to the days of...

October 30, 2025

Penn State World Campus is the online delivery arm of The Pennsylvania State University, one of the largest and most recognized public research universities in the United States. Launched...

October 30, 2025

Berkeley and UCLA used to be the two clear-cut crown jewels of the University of California system. While that remains the case in 2025, many other branch campuses have...

October 30, 2025

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...

October 30, 2025

Trinity College is one of the most well-known institutions in Ireland. In fact, the Trinity College is ranked the #1 for best global universities in Ireland. What’s more, Trinity...

October 30, 2025

Guided by the values of “Integrity First. Service Before Self. Excellence in All We Do,” the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is presently home to around 4,000 undergraduate...

October 30, 2025

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,...

October 30, 2025

During the Revolutionary War, George Washington identified a plateau on the west bank of the Hudson River, about 40 miles north of New York City, as the single most...

October 26, 2025

Meet Daniel, a student at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, a school known for administering more than 3,600 AP exams per year and producing one of the most...

October 26, 2025

If you’re raising a college-bound student in the Columbus, Ohio area, it’s easy to underestimate just how competitive the admissions process has become. Columbus doesn’t always carry the national...

October 24, 2025

If you’re looking to attain a terminal degree but want to skip the commute to campus, an online doctoral program might be a great option for you. As our...

October 23, 2025

Tampa Bay’s combination of powerhouse publics, elite private schools, and nationally recognized magnet programs creates a dynamic but highly competitive admissions environment, especially for students aiming at business and...

October 23, 2025

A clear, research-driven look at why Twin Cities students face an unusually competitive admissions environment and how families can navigate it successfully. If you’re raising a college-bound student in...