7 Great Statement of Purpose Examples + Analysis 2025/2026

7 Great Statement of Purpose Examples + Analysis 2025/2026

This guide explains how to write a statement of purpose for graduate school, then offers 7 examples of successful statements of purpose, with in-depth analysis from experts.

Hardest Colleges to Get Into 2024/2025

Hardest Colleges to Get Into 2024/2025

Because extremely low acceptance rates play into students’ and families’ decisions, we’ve compiled the hardest colleges to get into with links and guides to their application process.

ACT vs SAT: Differences + Which Test Should You Take?

ACT vs SAT: Differences + Which Test Should You Take?

Many students are unsure of the difference between the ACT vs SAT, and of which test they should take. This guide explains both.

NYU Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

NYU Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

Read about NYU’s acceptance rate (12.2%), or the number of applicants that get admitted of those that apply, to better understand your odds of getting in. Learn about the different admission statistics depending on whether you apply early action or early decision, and get some helpful tips to getting in along the way.

Penn State Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

Penn State Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

Read about PSU’s acceptance rate (57.6%), or the number of applicants that get admitted of those that apply, to better understand your odds of getting in. Learn about the different admission statistics depending on whether you apply early action or early decision, and get some helpful tips to getting in along the way.

Harvard Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

Harvard Acceptance Rate: Official Common Data Set 2023

Read about Harvard’s acceptance rate (3.19%), or the number of applicants that get admitted of those that apply, to better understand your odds of getting in. Learn about the different admission statistics depending on whether you apply early action or early decision, and get some helpful tips to getting in along the way.

How to Transfer Colleges + Common App Transfer Guide

How to Transfer Colleges + Common App Transfer Guide

This guide walks students through the process of how to transfer colleges, and offers a database with each US state’s transfer policies.

What Should I Write My College Essay About?

What Should I Write My College Essay About?

Because what to write a college essay about can be unclear, this guide discusses how to brainstorm college essay topics, what personal statement topics can work for almost anyone, what the purpose of a college essay is, and offers two example college essays with analysis.

What is a Good SAT Score? What is a Good ACT Score?

What is a Good SAT Score? What is a Good ACT Score?

 Because what is a good SAT score or a good ACT score varies depending on what schools you’re applying to, this guide explains how to think about your standardized testing goals.

How to Get Into MIT + Admissions Requirements 2024/2025

How to Get Into MIT + Admissions Requirements 2024/2025

This guide covers how to apply to MIT based on their admissions requirements—everything you need about the MIT essay prompts, SAT and ACT scores, and other data to know before you apply.