“Innovative and invaluable…use this book as your college lifeline.”
— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
December 15, 2023
College sports are hard to ignore. Every year, March Madness turns diehards and the sports-uninterested alike into college hoops prognosticators and bettors. College football continues to capture our national...
December 14, 2023
We’d like to let you in on a little secret: no one, including us, enjoys writing timed essays. But a little practice goes a long way. If you want...
December 10, 2023
Established in 1911, Tsinghua University has become one of the most highly-ranked institutions in the world. This university is located in northwest Beijing, China on the site of former...
December 8, 2023
Much ink has been spilled (perhaps too much) trying to explain what the green light symbolizes in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. For those of you who read...
December 4, 2023
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is one of the top institutions in Canada. With a long history of academic excellence, ingenuity, and transformative research, it’s no wonder...
November 28, 2023
When do college decisions come out? If scenes in coming-of-age high school movies are to be believed, they arrive suddenly, ratcheting up dramatic tension. The more prosaic reality is...
November 27, 2023
Feeling intimidated by the AP Lang Rhetorical Analysis Essay? We’re here to help demystify. Whether you’re cramming for the AP Lang exam right now or planning to take the...
November 26, 2023
I’m looking outside at the bleak November weather while writing this “The Raven” summary. Despite my modern electric lighting, it’s easy to feel spooked at this time of year....
November 6, 2023
College football’s official designation as an amateur sport means players can’t be paid for their on-the-field performance. In 2021, though, a Supreme Court decision made it possible for student-athletes...
November 4, 2023
I first made a “Because I could not stop for death” analysis as a high school freshman. My English teacher described Emily Dickinson as “one of America’s two greatest...
Becoming a lawyer is no small feat. Between completing the LSAT and passing the bar exam, there is a lot of hard work involved. Additionally, choosing the right law...
October 31, 2023
If religion is important to you, then you may consider attending a college with a curriculum shaped by faith and spirituality. In fact, there are many institutions in the...
October 17, 2023
Even though it’s a tried-and-true classic, the themes in To Kill a Mockingbird are far from worn out. In fact, they’re just as poignant and relevant today as they...
October 13, 2023
If you are a politically active student, then it makes sense to select a college that aligns with your views. Even if you do not consider yourself politically-minded, you...
October 11, 2023
Just like the book itself, many To Kill a Mockingbird characters are classics. Atticus Finch, Scout, and Boo Radley are household names. Here, I’ll go through the central To...
Deciding upon and getting into college is such a long, all-consuming process that when you finally receive your acceptance it can feel a bit surreal. A college acceptance can...
September 28, 2023
If you’re writing a paper on Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, you’re probably familiar with the plot of the novel – mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby is in love with Daisy...
September 27, 2023
While applying to college, many students are faced with an additional, daunting task: how to write a scholarship essay. Financial need, already a sensitive subject, can become a stressful...
With an acceptance rate of just 10%, getting into the United States Naval Academy and officially becoming a midshipman in Annapolis is no easy task. After all, how many...
September 25, 2023
If you’re considering law school after your undergraduate degree, you will need to take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). This 4-hour exam with approximately 100 questions plays a...
