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For most American teenagers, attending college in some form is considered an inevitable step after high school. Sometimes it can feel like you’re on a train chugging ceaselessly toward four years of higher education and, beyond that, (hopefully) a job.

According to Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings, the top 10 universities are all in the U.S. (Caltech, Stanford, MIT, Princeton, Harvard, Yale, and UChicago) or the U.K. (Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London). All of these schools attract applicants

Applying to colleges under their Early Decision program (ED) can be both alluring and scary for prospective applicants. On one hand, it offers an increased chance of admission and the peace of mind that comes with completing your entire college

The ACT Science section often feels like a race against the clock — you only have 35 minutes to read 6-7 passages and answer 40 questions. How can you possibly answer all 40 questions, especially if science isn’t your strong

Some students have difficulty motivating themselves to work on their college applications. It’s a large undertaking, and it can be overwhelming. Senior year is academically demanding, and students might prioritize their school work over applications, because, well, December seems far

Choosing classes is an important decision for every high school student. You want to take classes, or enroll in a program that suits your interests and strengths. The answer to this question depends on what is offered at your school.

Most students who demonstrate interest in pursuing the medical field cite the pre-med track as their preferred area of study. Within the pre-med track, there are plenty of options to choose from. Whether you’re a budding optometrist, an aspiring physician,

Are you trying to determine which classes to choose for junior year? If your school offers both AP and IB classes, it’s important to understand the difference between them in order to make the right choice.

Are you trying to determine which classes to choose for junior year? If your school offers both AP and IB classes, it’s important to understand the difference between them in order to make the right choice.

“Why Yale”? “Why Georgetown”? “Why UCLA”? Most colleges ask applicants this question on their applications, and the reality is that most will expect you to come up with a bold statement about why their college is a good fit for