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March 16, 2026

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...

March 14, 2026

College rankings have long been a source of both pride and controversy in higher education. The US News & World Report rankings, in particular, hold significant sway over public...

March 14, 2026

The landscape of higher education in the United States has undergone significant demographic shifts over the past decade. Understanding these trends is crucial for navigating the evolving world of...

March 13, 2026

Every college campus has a hidden curriculum that never appears in any syllabus. It is the curriculum of who you eat lunch with, who you study with, who you...

March 13, 2026

In the early 2000s, the National Science Foundation coined “STEM” – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. (It used to be SMET – decidedly less catchy.) Often used to define...

March 13, 2026

Math is often billed as one-of-those-things-you-have-to-master-because-your-school-says-so, but in actuality, math can be exciting, ground-breaking, and fun. It also encourages the type of abstract and critical thinking that is an...

March 12, 2026

Getting waitlisted or deferred: the limbo of the college admissions world. No doubt, it can certainly feel like purgatory for some. For the most part, all you can do...

March 12, 2026

After battling through the epic journey of the college application process, with all its emotional twists and turns, the torturous anticipation, the potential heaven of acceptance or hell of...

March 12, 2026

From law firms to movie sets to biology labs, there’s no doubt that good leadership is the backbone of any successful workplace. (If you’ve ever worked on a group...

March 12, 2026

Studying abroad isn’t only for college students–high school students can also benefit from the opportunity to push their boundaries, develop cultural sensitivity, and explore other countries. In the process,...

March 11, 2026

March begins the grand finale of the college application season. Most schools will release their admissions decisions in mid- to late-March or April, and by May 1st (National College...

March 11, 2026

Many of us never move past the cringe-worthy productions recorded on our parents’ camcorders with terrible lighting and disinterested “actors” (i.e., younger siblings costumed in pillowcases). However, if you...

March 11, 2026

If you’re an aspiring performing artist, you’ve probably heard (at every family barbeque and birthday party since starring in your first-grade production of Jack and the Beanstalk) that your...

March 10, 2026

Pop quiz: What are the visual arts? (If you said this in a Keanu Reeves voice a la Speed, you win.) In addition to painting, drawing, and sculpture–three of...

March 10, 2026

Tucked in the northeast corner of Texas and boasting a 118-acre urban arts district–the largest in the country–is Dallas. It’s packed with cultural gems like the Winspear Opera House,...

March 9, 2026

So you’ve decided (or you’re seriously considering) taking a gap year. Maybe you’re burned out after years of pushing through an increasingly high-stakes academic grind. Maybe a rare opportunity...

March 9, 2026

An analysis of 744 occupations reveals that the relationship between education and career outcomes is more complicated than the conventional wisdom suggests, especially when artificial intelligence enters the equation....

March 9, 2026

Should you take a gap year? To answer that question, we’ll need to make a brief detour to the 1980s. Back then, parents’ worst nightmare was that their flaky...

March 8, 2026

The narrative around college costs has become predictable: tuition keeps rising, student debt is mounting, and higher education is becoming increasingly unaffordable. However, a careful analysis of recent pricing...