It is rare to find a college, even of the public variety, with an annual tuition figure only four digits in length. It is even rarer to find a university that provides an elite undergraduate education with numerous top-ranked academic programs for such an affordable sum. UNC-Chapel Hill is...
Read MoreSituated just five miles outside of Boston, the campus of Tufts University has long been a destination point for high-achieving teens in the Northeastern United States. However, as with many other prestigious institutions over the last few decades, Tufts has seen a consistently climbing number of applications and a...
Read MoreWith an acceptance rate solidly under 5%, the Duke acceptance rate is now slightly lower than that of Dartmouth, Tufts, or Rice. Their exclusivity is matched by their sheer popularity—Duke receives as many applications as Brown and Yale. While Duke has always been an academically competitive institution, gaining admission...
Read MoreSometimes 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 private, Catholic institution located in the posh Main Line suburbs of Philadelphia. ‘Nova’s 1985 NCAA Men’s Basketball title propelled the...
Read MoreLast year, the famous three-hour, pencil-and-paper, bubble-filling, 1600-point test that has been a gateway to college for decades was replaced by a shiny, new, digital version. That’s right: the SAT is no longer administered in a physical format, and all test takers will now take it on a computer. ...
Read MoreFor some students, “math” is a scary word, particularly in the context of the SAT. While test takers can often utilize context clues to make an educated guess on reading-oriented questions, math problems can sometimes feel like they are written in a foreign language. In pursuit of a good...
Read MoreDo you dream of a school known for its academic rigor, where excellence is prized and the faculty is top-notch? Perhaps you also dream of sunny skies, mild temperatures, and a lush, scenic campus. If so, you might be looking to attend a Southern Ivy. If you’ve never heard...
Read MoreSo, you want to study engineering, but you’re a little anxious about the workload. You’d like to find an engineering major that’s going to pay off with a stable, well-paying job, but you also don’t know if you’re smart enough, hardworking enough, or even interested enough to dedicate five,...
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