Articles Index
A State-by-State List of College Profiles
In these profiles organized by state you'll find college information such as acceptance rates, average sat test scores, college costs, financial aid information, enrollment numbers, college descriptions, college photos, and other useful data.
College Profiles A to N
In these profiles you'll find college information such as acceptance rates, average sat test scores, college costs, financial aid information, enrollment numbers, college descriptions, college photos, and other useful data.
ACT Scores for Women's Colleges
Women's Colleges ACT scores --- What ACT Scores are needed to get into some of the country's best women's colleges? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of ACT admissions data for seven highly-ranked women's colleges.
SAT Scores for Admission to Women's Colleges
Women's Colleges SAT scores -- What SAT Scores are needed to get into some of the country's best women's colleges? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of SAT admissions data for the top ranked women's colleges.
ACT Scores for Admission to SUNY
What ACT Scores are needed to get into one of the SUNY colleges or universities? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of ACT admissions data for 16 of SUNY's campuses: Albany, Binghamton, Brockport, Buffalo, Buffalo State, Cortland, Fredonia, Geneseo, New Paltz, Old Westbury, Oneonta, Oswego, Plattsburgh, Potsdam, Purchase, and Stony Brook.
SAT Scores for Admission to SUNY
What SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the SUNY colleges or universities? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of SAT admissions data for 16 of SUNY's campuses: Albany, Binghamton, Brockport, Buffalo, Buffalo State, Cortland, Fredonia, Geneseo, New Paltz, Old Westbury, Oneonta, Oswego, Plattsburgh, Potsdam, Purchase, and Stony Brook.
SAT Scores for Admission to Top Public Universities
What SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the top public universities in the United States? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of SAT admissions data for ten top-ranked schools -- William and Mary, Georgia Tech, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, University of Michigan, UNC Chapel Hill, and University of Virginia at Charlottesville
SAT Scores for Admission to Public Universities
Public university SAT scores -- What SAT Scores are needed to get into some of the country's best public universities? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of SAT admissions data for 22 highly-ranked public universities.
ACT Scores for Public Universities
Public university ACT scores --- What ACT Scores are needed to get into some of the country's best public universities? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of ACT admissions data for 22 highly-ranked public universities.
ACT Scores for Admission to Top Public Universities
What ACT Scores are needed to get into one of the top public universities in the United States? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of ACT admissions data for many top-ranked schools -- William and Mary, Georgia Tech, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, University of Michigan, UNC Chapel Hill, and University of Virginia at Charlottesville
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa, the most prestigious honor society in the United States, has 276 chapters. This article lists all the colleges and universities with Phi Beta Kappa chapters with links to the college admissions data for each school.
Tips for the Personal Essay Options on the Common Application
The personal essay on your college application is extremely important, so be sure you consider the ins and outs of the personal essay options. This list provides tips for each of the prompts on the Common Application.
Supplemental College Essay
Supplemental College Essay - This sample supplemental college essay for admissions was written for Oberlin College. The essay provides a strong example of a short and effective essay. Here you can read the supplemental college essay and a discussion of its strengths.
Sample College Admissions Essay - Student Teacher
Sample college admissions essay. This sample college admissions essay tackles personal essay question number three of the common application. Max writes about his experience with a difficult student at summer camp.
Sample College Admission Essay - The Allegany County Youth Board
Sample College Admission Essay - this sample college admission essay was written for the Common Application by a student applying to several highly selective colleges. Here you'll find the essay, a critique of the essay, and the results of the student's college application process.
College Admissions Personal Essay - Give Goth a Chance
Sample College Admissions Personal Essay. This sample college admissions personal essay - Give Goth a Chance - was written for the Common Application essay option 5. Here you'll find the essay and a critique of the essay.
College Admission Essay - Eating Eyeballs
Sample College Admission Essay. This sample college admission essay - Eating Eyeballs - was written for the Common Application by a student applying to several highly selective colleges. Here you'll find the essay, a critique of the essay, and the results of the student's college application process.
College Application Essay - The Job I Should Have Quit
Sample College Application Essay. This sample college application essay - The Job I Should Have Quit - was written for the Common Application essay option 1. Here you'll find the essay and a critique of the essay.
Sample Application Essay - Porkopolis
Sample application essay. This sample application essay for college admissions tackles personal essay question number four of the common application. Felicity writes about a cartoon character who helped her balance her vegetarianism with her family life.
Application Essays
Nearly all colleges rate application essays as either important or very important in their admissions process. A poorly executed essay can cause a stellar student to get rejected. On the flip side, exceptional application essays can help students with marginal scores get into the schools of their dreams. These tips will help you avoid some of the pitfalls of the college application essay.
Supplemental Essay for College Admissions
Sample Supplemental Essay - This sample supplemental essay for college admissions shows a good example of a short and effective essay. Here you can read the supplemental essay and a discussion of its strengths.
Sample Weak Supplemental Essay for Duke University
Sample Supplemental Essay - This sample supplemental essay for Duke University's application makes many common mistakes. Read the supplemental essay and a discussion of its problems.
SAT Scores for Admission to the Atlantic Coast Conference
What SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the Atlantic Coast Conference universities? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of SAT admissions data for the 12 ACC universities: Boston College, Clemson University, Duke University, Florida State, Georgia Tech, University of Maryland, University of Miami, UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina State, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest
ACT Scores for Admission to the Atlantic Coast Conference
What ACT scores are needed to get into one of the Atlantic Coast Conference universities? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of ACT admissions data for the 12 ACC universities: Boston College, Clemson University, Duke University, Florida State, Georgia Tech, University of Maryland, University of Miami, UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina State, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest
What is Rolling Admission?
Rolling Admission -- This article discusses the ins and outs of rolling admission in the college admissions process. Learn what rolling admission is, when the deadlines are, and the relationship between rolling admission and financial aid.