Category: Exploring Colleges

Best Colleges for Economics – An Introduction As you prepare for the college admissions process, you might consider pursuing an economics major. Economics is one of the top 10 college […]

If you’re worried about your SAT scores, consider applying to a Test-Optional College. This guide covers the 25 Best Test-Optional Schools!

Looking to avoid applying to the most expensive universities? Our expert guide to Most Expensive Colleges in the US and World can help you!

Looking for the best college towns? Explore dozens of colleges towns in our expert guide to best college towns in America by region!

Best Colleges in Texas – Introduction Are you looking for the best colleges in Texas? The answer to “what are the best colleges in Texas” will be different for every […]

What college should I go to? An Introduction Congratulations on being accepted to college! Now, you might be wondering, “What college should I go to?”  Doing some college comparison exercises […]

The College List – An Introduction CollegeAdvisor’s College Finder Series is designed to help you navigate every part of choosing the right college for you, including:   This “College List” article […]

The College Search– An Introduction As you begin your college search and try to find a college that fits, you’ll undoubtedly face lots of questions. Do you prefer a suburban […]

Best Schools for Architecture: An Introduction You love art, mathematics, and science: you’re a critical thinker with a creative side. You aren’t afraid of a demanding profession with long hours. […]

Best Liberal Arts Colleges and Beyond: An Introduction  A liberal arts degree can get you a long way. If you’re wondering about the best liberal arts colleges in the US […]

Best Universities for Business – An Introduction Business currently ranks in the top 10 college majors at schools across the nation. This isn’t new—the business major has been popular for […]

The most important step in the college application process is creating lists of colleges you want to target.  As you make your list, both global and US college rankings can provide useful information. This can help you find the best colleges and best universities for you. 

8 min read In this article, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert McKenzie provides an overview on HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). For more guidance on the college applications process in general, sign up for […]

5 min read In this article, CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert Chloe provides an overview on women’s colleges. For more guidance on the college applications process in general, sign up for a monthly plan to work […]

5 min read This is the first in a series of articles by McKenzie Murray detailing her experience of being a Black student at Cornell University. Throughout these articles, McKenzie […]

10 min read In the second installment of our series “Black Students and College Admissions,” CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert McKenzie details the structures at Cornell designed to facilitate Black students’ experiences on campus […]

12 min read This is the third and final installment of CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Expert McKenzie Murray’s series on Black students at Cornell University. In this article, McKenzie discusses her own […]

With over 5,000 colleges and universities in the U.S, it can be very nerve-wracking to determine which institution is the right one for you. In this guide, I will walk […]

What is the difference between a quarter and a semester system? Traditionally, universities and colleges will have one of two academic calendars: a traditional semester system or a quarter system. […]

Photographer: Pedro Lastra | Source: Unsplash With the number of applicants rising every year, college admissions can be extremely competitive. A traditional university, however, is not the only route to […]

There are a lot of schools, more than 4,200 in the US alone, to choose from. Building the list of colleges to apply to can feel like one of the […]