Williams College is one of the most competitive liberal arts schools in the country, in the same league as the likes of Amherst, Pomona, and Swarthmore. While lesser known to the general public, these schools are every bit as competitive and prestigious as Ivy League universities, and boast of...
Read MoreIf you’re raising a college-bound teenager in Monmouth County, you’re navigating one of the most academically diverse and quietly competitive regions in New Jersey. From nationally ranked magnet academies like Biotechnology High School, High Technology High School, and MAST, to powerhouse suburban publics such as Rumson–Fair Haven, Holmdel, Marlboro,...
Read MoreGreater Houston is home to one of the most academically dynamic regions in the country. Between powerhouse suburban publics, nationally ranked magnets, and elite private schools, students here have access to extraordinary learning environments. But those strengths come with a challenge: Houston-area applicants often look very similar on paper,...
Read MoreWith an acceptance rate of about 7% for the Class of 2029, Northwestern University is very much an “Ivy-equivalent” school. This is true both in terms of quality academics and selectivity. Last fall, incoming Wildcats almost universally placed within the top 10% of their respective high school class. They...
Read MoreTufts University has long been a highly selective school. Yet, the acceptance rate has been hovering around 10% for several years now. As at any college that rejects more than 9 of every 10 applicants who apply (the overwhelming majority of whom are supremely qualified), aspiring Jumbos need every...
Read MoreWith a sub-5% acceptance rate, getting into Duke in 2025-26 is as daunting a challenge as gaining acceptance into just about any Ivy League school. While Duke University may immediately conjure up images of the “Cameron Crazies” decked out in devil masks and blue face paint, make no mistake—those...
Read MoreThe University of Miami received over 53,000 applications for a spot in their 2024-25 freshman class, nearly double the amount received just a decade ago. With high-quality academics, a thriving sports and Greek scene, and an enticing location near South Beach and the Florida Keys, it’s not hard to...
Read MoreAtlanta, 1990: The MLB’s Braves are busy assembling a young nucleus of talent that will lead them to a record 14-straight division titles. A Southern hip-hop style is taking over the country with artists like Usher and TLC earning the city the nickname “The Motown of the South.” Atlanta-based...
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