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August 21, 2025

With about 3,000 undergraduates, the University of Richmond is fairly large in size for a liberal arts college. Unlike many comparable schools, it offers a stellar undergraduate business program....

August 21, 2025

The University of Minnesota—Twin Cities presently has an undergraduate enrollment of about 40,000 talented students. Last year, they received roughly 14,000 applications from residents and over 20,000 from out-of-staters...

August 20, 2025

San Diego sits at an unusual intersection for college-bound families. The region holds a flagship research university. It also holds a dense cluster of biotech and oceanography institutions. Additionally,...

August 20, 2025

Families across Grand Rapids and greater Kent County know that selective college admissions keep growing more competitive every year. High-achieving students at East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills Central, Forest...

August 20, 2025

The unique role of a grandparent in a child’s life is one of witness, wisdom, and encouragement. From their first teetering steps and babbling words, through holiday gatherings, little...

August 20, 2025

At the turn of the millennium, the University of Florida welcomed 63% of Gator applicants to Gainesville and functioned as a fairly accessible and highly affordable option for residents...

August 20, 2025

Although Princeton has withheld admissions statistics for the Class of 2029, previously citing concerns with student anxiety levels, their last reported acceptance rate was 4.6% for the Class of...

August 20, 2025

Rice University, the STEM powerhouse in Houston, Texas, accepted just under 8% of applicants into their Class of 2029. Given that the applicant pool—including many of the 92% who...

August 20, 2025

With an acceptance rate still above 50%, it would be easy to misjudge how challenging the Penn State admissions landscape truly is. In fact, those entering the famed University...

August 20, 2025

The 52,000+ high school seniors hoping to join the Virginia Tech Class of 2028 were part of a record-setting applicant pool. For historical context, less than a decade ago,...

August 20, 2025

George Washington University, commonly referred to as GW or GWU, is a popular option for students interested in politics, government, or international affairs. It also has strong business, engineering,...

August 20, 2025

Case Western Reserve University, often referred to as simply Case Western or CWRU, is a mid-sized private research institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. With an emphasis on the STEM...

August 20, 2025

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, most often referred to as RPI, is a private research university in Troy, New York, that caters to around 6,000 undergraduate students. Future aerospace, chemical, electrical,...

August 20, 2025

The 8.4% acceptance rate for Cornell’s Class of 2028 was just a touch higher than last year’s 7.3%. However, as late as 2003, the school still had as high...

August 19, 2025

San Francisco is one of the most institutionally dense cities in the country. That density is not limited to tech, however. City government, research campuses, museums, and youth nonprofits...

August 19, 2025

San Diego is one of California’s most dynamic secondary education markets. It combines powerful public school districts, nationally recognized charter schools, and a tight cluster of elite independent schools....

August 19, 2025

The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a mid-sized public school of 6,500 undergraduates. Founded in 1693, W&M is the second oldest institution in the United...

August 19, 2025

The University of Rochester is a mid-sized private school with approximately 6,500 undergraduate students. This is a university where the vast majority of students live on campus (76%), are...

August 18, 2025

San Francisco offers college-bound students an unusual mix of resources. The city is home to a world-class research university, a global tech industry, and a public school system anchored...

August 18, 2025

Families across San Diego County know that selective college admissions have never been more competitive. High-achieving students at schools like Canyon Crest Academy, Torrey Pines, Del Norte, Westview, and...