Expert Guides on How to Study for College

The 6 Best USMLE Prep Courses and Classes of 2023

The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is one of the major milestones for a career in healthcare. Passing the USMLE Step 1 is required to be a licensed physician in the U.S., and around 98% of residency programs require students to achieve a passing grade to be e... Read More
College Planning Guide for Students With Mental Health Disorders

Enrolling in college as a student with a mental health disorder doesn’t need to be overwhelming or intimidating. Students who know their rights and learn how to ask for assistance can go on to complete their degree and have a positive educational experience in the process. T... Read More
4 in 10 Asian Americans say affirmative action is racist

In October, the Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases challenging race-based admissions at Harvard and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. The plaintiffs, Students for Fair Admissions, argue in part that affirmative action discriminates against Asian applicants. ... Read More
The 9 Best Accuplacer Prep Courses and Classes of 2023

If you're preparing for college and you haven't taken the ACT or SAT recently, there's a good chance your school will ask you to take the Accuplacer tests. These tests help college admissions staff place you in courses that are best suited to your skills. To give you the best cha... Read More
College Planning Guide for Students With Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities present unique challenges when you’re planning to attend college. The National Center for Learning Disabilities conducted a survey in 2016 of 800 parents, and 72% said it was hard finding information about college disability services. For these students, g... Read More
More Than 1 in 5 College Students Used Financial Aid And/Or Student Loans for Gambling

Online gambling is more accessible than ever, and colleges across the U.S. have even begun partnering with online sports gambling companies and casinos in order to receive funding in exchange for promoting their services to students. Online gambling is also one of the fastest gro... Read More
The 7 Best COMLEX-USA Prep Courses and Classes of 2023

The Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) is a requirement if you're obtaining a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. This exam has three levels that are meant to assess your knowledge of osteopathic medicine. If you're p... Read More
1/3 of current college students might drop out before fall 2022

According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center's 2021 Persistence and Retention report, 26% of students who started college in fall 2019 - the academic year disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic - didn't return for fall 2020. This is the biggest decline in return... Read More
1 in 5 aren’t comfortable having a college roommate with different political views

For most college students, living with roommates is part of the college experience, and particularly in the case of first year students, your roommate is likely to be someone you’ve never met. Chances are this person’s background or beliefs may differ from your own. In Dec... Read More