What Are Safe Colleges?

A safety school is any college or university where you have an 80% chance or higher of being accepted. Although you can never be sure whether a school will admit you, compare your SAT or ACT scores and GPA to their student body average. What are the safest colleges to […]

Is Harvard Area Safe?

Reported crime on Harvard’s campus is comparable to other Boston-area schools and the vast majority of reported crime on campus, approximately 95%, is property crime. Is Harvard a nice place? Harvard University is one of the most prestigious, and expensive, schools in the country. So you’d think life as a […]

How Do You Survive In College?

Top Ten Ways to Survive—and Thrive—During Freshman Year of College Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Stay organized. Get involved with programs, teams, and clubs. Go to class, take notes, and don’t procrastinate. Attend campus events. Get a job. Dedicate time to have fun. How do […]

Are College Students Unhappy?

Key Takeaways. In the fall of 2020, almost half of college students screened in a survey were experiencing depression and/or anxiety. COVID-19, systemic racism and inequality, and political unrest are all added stressors on college students’ day to day. Is it normal to feel unhappy in college? Depression is a […]