Here's What You Actually Need to Know About College

Restrictive Early Action (REA) Explained

The pluses, minuses, and loopholes Yale, Princeton, and Stanford don't want you to know.

Do I Have To Take Multivariable Calculus (Calc 3)?

Your math class counts. But your major counts more.

Business vs. Economics Major: Which Is Harder to Get Into?

At Ivies, Economics is not “easy.”

CS vs. Computer Engineering: Which Major is Easier to Get Into?

CS and CSE are sisters. But they attract very different kids.

Where to Find Scholarships (That Other Students Are Too Lazy to Look For)

If you want real money, this works.

The Biggest Mistake Pre-Meds Make

Why make your chances of getting into medical school statistically lower?

Journals That Actually Publish High School Research

Our complete list with how prestigious and how to get published.

When Should You Start College Prep?

Don't screw up senior year.

Summer Program Deadlines For High Schoolers

If you want the super good ones, treat January and February like application season.

Every Early Assurance Medical Program

No MCAT frenzy in some programs, or at least reduced pressure.

Complete List of BS/MD & Direct Medical Programs

Here's where and how to get in.

The 3 Ways to Get into Med School

There's a big difference between pre-med, direct-med, and early assurance.

The $775,000 Job That Isn’t in STEM

The safe major isn't safe anymore.

School Doesn't Matter As Much to Colleges As You Think

Personality, however...

High School Summer Programs You Should Avoid

They cost thousands, but offer very little.

Do Colleges Compare Me to Classmates?

You don't want to be valedictorian. Promise.

Which Top Colleges Are Test-Optional?

Here's where SAT and ACT count.

Colleges Aren't Impressed by Sports

You don't need to be an athlete to get into an Ivy.

The New "Red Flag" on College Applications

You can read like a risk without even knowing it.

How to Choose a College Major

Major matters. But probably not in the way you’ve been told.

Colleges Don't Care About Volunteer Hours

There's a smarter way to do public service.

What to Do If You're Deferred

Don't freak out. But you need to move, quick.

How to Write A College "Diversity Essay"

Think you’re "not diverse enough"? Read this.

What Summer Programs Impress Colleges?

How to evaluate pay-for-play and a real player.