Choosing a College

A Hot Take on College Rankings

By Noor Haddad
November 18, 2020 | 5 minute read

The world of admissions is perceived to be a competition, and hyper-selective schools are perceived to be the prize. That’s why the U.S. News and World Report rankings have gotten attention...

Announcements

Being Black in College: ACCEPT's Fall Webinar Series Begins Tomorrow

By Noor Haddad
September 28, 2020 | 1 minute read

A few months ago, we announced that our friends at ACCEPT were hosting a free webinar series for Black students on the experience of being Black in college. It was such a success that...

College Essays

Let's Get Existential: How to Write a College Essay about Identity

By Noor Haddad
September 23, 2020 | 5 minute read

When you’re a teenager, you’re probably too busy to sit down and think about your own identity. No one exactly assigns you “introspection time” as homework (though, if you’re my student,...