Academics at the University of Chicago The University of Chicago is very focused on academics.  Many students and parents have heard that...

This is a description of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The description includes information about academics, admission, applications, students, housing, and affordability.

The University of Miami is a private university located in Coral Gables, an upscale residential neighborhood in Miami.  The university...

The University of Richmond is a mid-sized private university in a suburban neighborhood outside of Richmond, Virginia.  As is typical of...

Founded in 1693, William & Mary is a historic public university in Williamsburg, Virginia, known as the original "public Ivy." William &...

When I first started graduate school at Duke University in 1985, I noticed that the campus quad was full of students playing frisbee.  I...

Is the State flagship university too big for you, but the private liberal arts college too small? Do you want to be close to an urban...

Get North Carolina In-State Tuition One of the more affordable ways to get a bachelor’s degree typically is to attend an in-State public...

Interest vs. Demonstrated Interest On college tours, colleges will often disclose if they track “demonstrated interest” or not....

Here are three ways to reduce stress while applying to colleges: (1) Schedule More Than One Standardized Test Sitting One of the best...