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College Rankings: How are colleges and universities ranked and does it matter?

If you've spent any time researching colleges, you've almost certainly encountered the *U.S. News & World Report* Best Colleges rankings. Maybe you've also seen [Niche](https://www.niche.com), [Forbes...

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Coping with the Pressure of College Expectations as a High Schooler

If you're looking for advice on your situation, you likely have a lot of people who care about you in your life. That's great! That also, however, means a lot of opinions directed to you on what path you should take for, and during college. How do you cope with those pressures, and how do you stay true to yourself throughout?

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AP Scores 2026: Do they really matter? Do I have to send them?

How much do AP scores matter in 2026 for college admissions and beyond?

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Building a College List: Beyond the Rankings

Rankings don’t tell the whole story. Here’s how to build a college list that actually matches your goals.

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Test-Optional Doesn’t Mean Test-Blind: Why Scores Still Matter

Many colleges say test scores are optional, but the data tells a more nuanced story.

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