college comparisons

Easiest Law Schools to Get Into

By Hilary CairnsPublished on October 16, 2024

Getting into law school requires careful planning, dedication, and a strong academic performance. It’s rarely something a student can wander aimlessly into and get accepted. However, just like undergraduate colleges, there are some law schools that are easier to get an acceptance letter than others. Here’s a look at the 10 easiest law schools to …

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Bar Exam Sample Questions

By Hilary CairnsPublished on October 16, 2024

Once lawyers earn their Juris Doctor (J.D.), they can sit for the bar exam. The bar exam is required for them to become practicing lawyers. The test is undergoing some changes in the near future and the questions will be changed. We’ve covered everything you need to know below and provided some places to find …

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Higher Ed Trends: Declining College Enrollment

By Hilary CairnsPublished on October 9, 2024

Undergraduate college enrollment has been steadily declining since peak enrollment in 2010. The decline has become even more pronounced in recent years after the COVID-19 pandemic. But what’s driving students to not enroll in college in the past 14 years? Birth rates, high costs, low value, and other factors are at play. We cover everything …

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20 Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree

By Hilary CairnsPublished on October 1, 2024

While a college degree is required in some fields and careers, it’s not always the best path to achieve your goals – especially if you want to work in an industry or position that doesn’t require a degree. Understanding your personal goals, career aspirations, and financial situation can help you make the best decision for …

college admissions, college applications

A Simplified Guide to QuestBridge and Which Colleges Use it

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 24, 2024

QuestBridge is a nonprofit organization in the United States that matches high-achieving students from low-income households with leading colleges and universities. Its primary program, the National College Match, helps students gain admission and full scholarships to top-tier schools. If you’re from a low-income household, here’s how you can take advantage of Questbridge. What is the …

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The Common Data Set: Insight into College Applications & Admissions

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 16, 2024

Key Takeaway: The Common Data Set (CDS) initiative is a collaboration of schools, publishers, and the higher education community to publish data relevant to college students, application processes, financial aid, and more. Common Data Set can provide insight into acceptance rates, SAT/ACT scores, college costs, and factors that can influence a student’s decision on whether …

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2025-2026 FAFSA Changes: What You Should Know For the Upcoming Year

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 30, 2024

Key Takeaways: The 2025-2026 FAFSA will become available on December 1, 2024. Some students however will be invited to complete FAFSA as early as October 1 in a “phased rollout.” The 2025-2026 FAFSA form remains largely the same from last years form. It’s recommended that you fill out the FAFSA form as early as possible …

ACT & SAT

8 Must Know SAT Grammar Rules

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 9, 2024

How is your grammar? The SAT tests more than your reading comprehension — it also tests that you know the rules of grammar. To tackle this portion of the exam, here are 8 grammar rules you should know before you sit for the SAT test. 1. The Subject and Verb Must Agree Every complete sentence …

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Do Colleges Look at Attendance? What You Need to Know about Going to Class

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 9, 2024

Key Takeaway: College Admissions don’t generally look at attendance as a factor in the admissions process unless it has affected GPA. However, attending class regularly and consistently has benefits including the ability to ask questions, building better relationships with teachers, and getting better grades. While you shouldn’t go to class if you’re sick and contagious …