Resources and Articles

Helpful tips, resources, and articles from our Admissions Experts and the CollegeAdvisor team.

Best College Campuses in America The best college campuses offer more than beauty — they can shape your experience in ways rankings often overlook. When assembling a college list, important […]

High School Subjects & Finding your Passion While some students may know exactly what they want to pursue in college and their future careers, others need to do further exploration […]

Local Scholarships Local scholarships are a valuable way to earn money for college. Unlike national scholarships, which attract intense competition from across the country, local scholarships typically have fewer applicants, […]

Financial Aid Award Letter Your financial aid award letter isn’t just paperwork — it’s the difference between a school you love and one you can actually afford. A strong financial […]

Campus Life at Top Universities  Starting college is an exciting adventure, filled with opportunities to explore and immerse yourself in campus life. Beyond lectures and exams, it’s college activities and […]

MIT vs. Harvard: Comparing Top Schools As two of the most competitive and prestigious schools in the country, comparing MIT vs. Harvard can be challenging. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology […]

How many AP Classes should I take? For many students planning for college, one of the biggest questions they’ll face is, “How many AP classes should I take?” The answer […]

Campus Housing vs. Off-Campus Housing Campus housing offers an exciting opportunity to live with your peers during your college years — but not all dorms are created equal. The quality […]

How to Become a Lawyer While law school sounds great in theory, figuring out how to become a lawyer isn’t so simple. There’s the extra time in school (and costs) […]

Scholarships and Grants When it comes to paying for college, scholarships and grants are essential tools that can make higher education more affordable. Unlike student loans, scholarships and grants for […]

As you begin your college search, you may be wondering about elite colleges and top schools in the U.S. — and you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of students submit […]

Full Ride Scholarships Securing full ride scholarships is every future college student’s dream — a debt-free path to earning a degree. In addition to financial freedom, full scholarships often come […]

Best Value Colleges With tuition costs soaring and acceptance rates plummeting, students are increasingly turning to the best value colleges to get the most bang for their buck. While academic […]

MIT Majors The majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology cover a wide range of subjects, from cutting-edge STEM fields to the humanities and business. As the #2 university in the […]

Macaulay Honors College Application Guide The William E. Macaulay Honors College is the premier honors program at the City University of New York (CUNY). As one of the oldest and […]

IB vs. AP Advanced coursework can certainly help you stand out in the college admissions process. If taking higher level courses interests you, then you’ve probably heard the terms “IB” […]

International Scholarship Spotlight: China Scholarship Council As a global economic powerhouse, China attracts the attention of many students wishing for a unique study abroad experience. Whether you want to learn […]

Optimizing Your Campus Tours College tours can be one of the most exciting parts of the college application process. They help students get a feel for a college campus and […]

Public Ivies For many years, the Ivy League colleges have been considered the most elite universities in the country. Schools like Harvard, Princeton, and Yale, which have been educating students […]

Summer Research Programs Summer may seem like a time for fun, sun, and relaxation — and, of course, it should be! However, many motivated students use their summers to expand […]

CUNY Application Guide The CUNY college system is one of the most varied and extensive public university systems in the United States. Many CUNY colleges hold top spots in college […]