“Innovative and invaluable…use this book as your college lifeline.”
— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
March 24, 2025
Many kids are captivated by oceans and marine animals. Why is the ocean salty? What kinds of animals live in the ocean? What even is coral? What’s the difference...
Students interested in injury prevention, physical rehabilitation, and optimizing athletic performance may want to consider a career in sports medicine. At the undergraduate level, this typically means majoring in...
Childcare providers are always searching for ways to up their game—we know. States require providers to continually engage in professional development in order to serve the children in their...
As you prepare to take the ACT, you might feel nervous about the outcome. Of course, you want to perform well on the test, but may not be sure...
Students aspiring to become physicians know that the path to medical school begins long before they don a white coat. A strong undergraduate foundation is critical for success. Pre-med...
After completing an SAT test, we understand that you are extremely eager to find out your results. If you are a senior, you may also be anxious to know...
In an ideal world, ACT scores would come out on the same day you sat for the exam. For many teens that would alleviate a good deal of stress,...
Knowing when the SAT is offered—and when you should take the exam—are important steps in the preparation process. If there were a one-size-fits-all answer to when you should take...
Cybersecurity isn’t just growing—it’s evolving at warp speed. With threats like ransomware, phishing attacks, and AI-powered exploits on the rise, organizations across nearly every industry are doubling down on...
March 23, 2025
Computer engineering is surging in popularity at colleges and universities across the U.S., and gaining admission to one of the best programs is increasingly competitive. This growth mirrors broader...
Computer science is booming across New York, and gaining admission to a top CS program in the state is more competitive than ever. As K–12 schools increasingly emphasize coding,...
March 20, 2025
In college sports, there’s less competitive parity than there is in pro sports. That’s my impression at least. I could be wrong. But for a while there in the...
Holding multiple college acceptance letters in your hand, you take a moment to marvel at these glorious tokens of survival. You have not only officially made it through the...
March 19, 2025
The benefits of pursuing an internship during high school cannot be overstated, especially in increasingly sought-after fields like aerospace engineering. Many students might be under the impression that internships...
You haven’t interacted with a college admissions officer ever since your school’s college fair, when you and hundreds of other seniors crowded your school’s auditorium to meet representatives from...
If you’ve just received your SAT score results for the first time, you might be wondering how your score compares. Alternatively, you might be preparing to take the SAT...
March 18, 2025
Vocabulary activities are super important in the classroom, whether in elementary, middle, or high school. Indeed, much has been made of the importance of children being exposed to a...
Wondering whether colleges favor the SAT or the ACT? Good news—they don’t! Rather, highly selective colleges look for superior scores on either the SAT or ACT. Accordingly, it can...
As math and reading proficiency among US students continues to decline, as the teacher shortage grows, and as student mental health issues spike, we must ask ourselves: What isn’t...
March 17, 2025
With the majority of college application deadlines just days away, it’s important to perform a thorough review of your applications to help avoid making obvious mistakes that can negatively...
