The National Assessment of Educational Progress has released both national and state-specific test scores for grades 4 and 8 in reading and math, showing declines in both subjects across all regions of the U.S..
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Fencing May Be On the Chopping Block, NYT Reports
Like golf, skiing, and sailing, fencing is a “country club” sport—and for many competitive athletes, it is the ticket to the Ivy League. Stephanie Saul of The New York Times notes that the sports’ niche group of affluent athletes
Forbes Releases its Top Colleges List of 2022
Forbes has released its Top Colleges 2022 list. Forbes’ college ranking “spotlights schools that offer an excellent education at a great price, graduate high-earners and propel students to become successful entrepreneurs and influential leaders in their fields.” This...
2022 ACT Average Score Hits Record Low
The ACT has released the average scores for the class of 2022, which show a precipitous drop in national averages. The class of 2022 had an average composite score of 19.8—down from 20.3 in 2021—making this the first time since 1991
THE Releases World Rankings
On Wednesday, Times Higher Education released its rankings of top universities in the world. While other rankings focus primarily on the institution’s return on investment, student satisfaction, or college deliverables, the THE calculates its ranking primarily on the...
Three things to know about your GPA before Submitting Your College Applications
1. Your GPA Doesn’t Compare to That of Students at Other Schools Every high school uses a different grading system, so while your high school and the high school in another county may both use a 4.0 scale, your 3.89 means something different than another student’s to...
The Parent Guide to Helping Your Senior This Fall
As college application deadlines are fast approaching, we know that this can be a stressful time for students and their parents alike. However, with the right tools and guidance, the college application process can be an exciting opportunity to get to know your...
Georgia University System Terminates Over 200 Programs
The University of Georgia in Athens saw the greatest number of program cuts, with 43 programs to be terminated, followed by Georgia Southern University, with 32 programs on the chopping block.
UCLA Is Expanding Its Reach
On Sept. 27, UCLA announced its plans to establish a satellite campus with academic buildings in Rancho Palos Verdes and a residential area in San Pedro.
Florida Schools Bracing for Hurricane Ian
With hurricane Ian set to make landfall on the west coast of Florida today, schools and universities across the state are shuttering their doors and bracing for impact. The storm intensified to a Category 4 on Wednesday morning, reaching wind speeds threateningly close …









