“Innovative and invaluable…use this book as your college lifeline.”
— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
June 27, 2025
Being a teacher in 2025 isn’t easy. If you’re reading this article, I don’t have to tell you that teachers are looking to leave the profession in droves, searching...
June 26, 2025
A clear, expert-driven guide for families navigating one of the nation’s most academically competitive metro areas. For families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul Metro, choosing the right high school can...
With an acceptance rate of less than 3% (yes, truly), Caltech is one of the most highly selective schools in the country. Although ACT or SAT results are now...
Houston, we have a problem: choosing the right educational path is very difficult. But I’m here to help you with that problem. So in this blog, we’ll explore the...
June 25, 2025
UChicago has long been known for its “provocative” essay prompts, viewing them as a chance for “students to talk about themselves, their tastes, and their ambitions.” The University of...
Boston College’s 12.6% acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 is less than half of what it was just five years ago. Today, accepted students earn an average SAT...
When it comes to securing a top-tier education for your child, the city of Chicago has so much to offer. In this blog post, I’ll dive into the best...
June 24, 2025
Establishing and enforcing classroom rules need not be a boring or punitive process. Instead, rules and guidelines provide a common foundation for students and teachers and set the stage...
June 22, 2025
To practice as a physical therapist in the U.S., you must earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education-accredited physical therapist...
June 21, 2025
Buffalo and Western New York offer families an unusually wide range of strong high school options. From nationally ranked public magnets and high-performing suburban districts to long-established independent and...
June 20, 2025
Sometimes a college’s growing athletic prowess can catapult its popularity, enhance its academic reputation, and lead to an increase in selectivity. Such is the case with Villanova University, a...
We’re running the mile today, your gym teacher announces. You consider a range of possibilities that include a dramatic ankle twist, the tried-and-true “forgot my sneakers,” and the construction...
From Spanish moss-adorned cities to serene, rural landscapes, you can find some of the best public high schools in Georgia. In this blog, I’ll help you find them and...
June 19, 2025
Choosing a high school in the Boise area has become far more complex than it once was. Families now weigh large, academically rigorous public schools, IB-driven charter programs, and...
In the early 1970s, the U.S. auto industry received warnings from economic experts—if they continued on their current path, Japanese car companies would soon put them out of business. ...
June 18, 2025
Villanova University’s 27.4% acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 is about half of what it was as recently as 2015. Today, admitted students earned a mid-50% SAT of...
In the 1980s and ‘90s, the University of Miami was a football powerhouse, albeit one with its fair share of controversy. In the 2020s, the school has more to...
Georgia Tech has always been an excellent university where one could receive a top-notch educational experience. However, it was not always a highly selective institution on the admissions front....
June 17, 2025
From challenging academic programs to exceptional extracurricular activities, the best public high schools in New York state provide students with the foundation they need to succeed. Whether you’re a...
June 16, 2025
If you’re raising a college bound student in the greater Atlanta metro area, Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, and beyond, you quickly learn there is no shortage of excellent high schools....
