“Innovative and invaluable…use this book as your college lifeline.”
— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
April 5, 2026
Along with the SAT, the ACT is one of the standardized tests used in the college admission process. Even if you plan to apply to test-optional or test-blind colleges,...
April 2, 2026
How Earnings Grow (or Stall) from Year 6 to Year 10 Most college rankings use a single salary snapshot. The Scorecard tracks earnings over five time horizons—revealing which schools’...
A data-driven guide for families and counselors navigating the merit aid landscape at more than 350 institutions Every spring, millions of families sit down with financial aid packages and...
April 1, 2026
Editorial Note: This article reflects an independent editorial evaluation of the Georgetown University Pre-College Online Program based on curriculum quality, faculty credentials, program structure, and long-term experience advising college-bound...
March 27, 2026
A college’s financial aid offer can sometimes be the difference between a college acceptance feeling like a dream come true or a very rude awakening. But this reality check,...
A data-driven guide for students and families navigating one of the biggest financial decisions of college: choosing a field of study. Every fall, millions of families sit around kitchen...
March 25, 2026
In 2020, the Common App added a new optional prompt to the Additional Information section that gave students extra space to detail the impact of COVID-19 on their lives....
March 24, 2026
In need of the perfect biology research topics—ideas that can both showcase your intellect and fuel your academic success? Lost in the boundless landscape of possible biology topics to...
If you’ve ever found yourself scrambling at the last minute to come up with a compelling topic for a technology assignment, you’re definitely not alone. With deadlines creeping up...
Looking for a high school experience that is personalized and innovative, yet centered around academic excellence and human connection? One that provides a college-bound culture? That immerses you in...
March 20, 2026
A data-driven look at the decade-long transformation in selective college admissions In 2015, ten colleges in the United States admitted fewer than one in ten applicants. Stanford, Harvard, and...
If you’re living in the United States and getting ready to apply for college, it may feel inevitable that you will end up at a university here in the...
March 19, 2026
Collegiate athletics have long been an integral part of the higher education experience in the United States. From NCAA powerhouses to smaller NAIA institutions, athletic programs can shape campus...
It’s no secret that high school students looking for summer opportunities in the biological sciences have a ton of competition. From undergraduates studying the field to graduate biology students,...
March 18, 2026
For anyone entering fields such as business, finance, information technology, software development, government, law enforcement, or healthcare (just to name a handful), fluency in a foreign language has never...
March 17, 2026
One of the most visited cities on the planet, Orlando draws millions of tourists every single year. Other than Miami, NYC, and Los Angeles it is the top destination...
Esports summer camps or summer programs aren’t just an opportunity for video-game-obsessed teens to zone out and stare at a screen all day. Far from it! In fact, the...
March 16, 2026
A decade of record financial aid has barely moved the needle on economic diversity at the nation’s most selective schools In 2015, about 16.5 percent of first-year students at...
There are many wonderful travel programs for teens out there that do not feature a language-learning element. Instead, students gain independence, real-world skills, and perspective – all completely worthwhile...
March 15, 2026
We live in a world where many Ivy League students don’t (can’t?) read a single book and artificial intelligence seems to be taking over the world at a pace...
