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10 Things Parents of College-Bound Students Need to Do

Parents should know when to get involved in the college process. → Read More

Explore the 2016 Best National Universities

See images of schools that topped the Best Colleges rankings. → Read More

See the 2015 Best High Schools

See the 2015 Best High Schools Four of the top 10 schools are located in Texas. By Briana Boyington May 11, 2015 | 10:03 p.m. EDT + More Top 10 Best Public High Schools 1 of 12 (Zoe Herring) U.S. News evaluated more than 29,000 schools for the 2015 Best High Schools rankings. These 10 schools scored the highest out of the 500 top-ranked gold medal schools. → Read More

Late College Applicants Can Still Secure a Spot for Fall 2015

Hundreds of four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. are still accepting applications for the fall semester. → Read More

Prepare for College as a First-Generation Student

Summer bridge programs can help first-gen students prepare for college. → Read More

4 Reasons for High School Graduates to Turn to Community College

Community colleges offer a lot of flexibility for students who need to balance more than academics. → Read More

Understand the Differences Between a Co-op, Internship

Students typically don't have to pay tuition while they're participating in a full-time co-op program. → Read More

How to Successfully Earn a STEM Associate Degree

Students shouldn't let common myths and misconceptions prevent them from majoring in STEM subjects in community college. → Read More

See the 2016 Best Law Schools

Check out photos of the top law schools. → Read More

Map: See the Up-and-Coming Colleges, Universities

Three colleges in Pennsylvania are making innovative changes. → Read More

Prepare for Medical, Law School in High School

Students should use their volunteer experiences in high school and college to explore their interests in medicine or law. → Read More

Online Degrees Could Be a Good Fit for Some Teens

Most teens are better off attending a traditional two- or four-year campus. → Read More

Follow a Graduate School Application Timeline

Students planning to attend graduate school in the fall of 2016 should start preparing now. → Read More

Best Bachelor’s Degree Programs for Online Students

See images of the schools offering the top 20 online bachelor's programs. → Read More

Start Conversations Early About Drugs, Alcohol in College

Poor grades, addiction and even death can result from alcohol and drug abuse in college. → Read More

Find Career-Focused Volunteer Opportunities in High School

High school students can reach out to local businesses to find unique community service opportunities. → Read More

Manage Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in College

Student veterans with PTSD should be able to succeed in college with adequate treatment and support. → Read More

7 Essential Life Skills for High Schoolers to Build Before College

High school students can ease their transition to college by mastering these practical life skills before they head to school. → Read More

2015 Best Global Universities

See photos of the top 20 universities in the world. → Read More

What Families Should Know About Bystander Intervention

Families should discuss bystander intervention techniques and risks before a student goes to college. → Read More