Congratulations, the high school class of 2025 (rah-rah-rah!) is ready to matriculate! Your freshly sprouted scholar spent the last four years growing their GPA, acing their APs and crushing their SATs in preparation for brain-bending curriculum. But are they ready for the most advantageous aspect of life at a top college: socializing with stardom? It’s … Read more
These high schoolers are getting a lesson in luxury. College hopefuls will soon be able to tour universities like rockstars — zipping between campuses on a private jet, crashing in five-star hotels, and wining and dining their way to a decision. For a mind-boggling, all-inclusive $300,000, the college admissions consultancy group IvyWise will whisk away … Read more
Most Americans are feeling a major pinch in their wallets—from the price of eggs to high home prices—and the bottom line comes into sharper view for families with children who want to go to college. The average cost of college in the United States is $38,270 per student per year, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, … Read more
When it came to raising their kids, Chad and Laura Mitchell didn’t miss a beat. And when flutist daughter Kahley got ready to fly the family coop in Northern Virginia to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance at Penn State in 2020, the pair realized they’d miss more than just the sweet sounds … Read more
WASHINGTON — Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll. Overall, 47% of adults say liberals have “a lot” of freedom to express their views on … Read more
An “aggressive cow” was reported on the campus of a Pennsylvania college this week, alarming students, staff and locals as it trotted about town. Kutztown University students received a warning on Sunday that the dangerous bovine was running loose through the area and were instructed to steer clear of the animal. “All should stay away from cow. The … Read more
Parents paying pricey tuition fees at the University of California, Santa Barbara may be surprised by this unlikely academic speaker. Porn star Angela White has given a guest lecture to students at the prestigious college as part of a “groundbreaking” film studies course. The 37-year-old X-rated actress — who has been dubbed “the Meryl Streep … Read more
Beth Pensky, a 54-year-old single mother from New Jersey who now lives in Florida, never tells anyone that she’s estranged from her only son and daughter. “I lie all the time,” said Pensky, who told The Post her kids have rejected her because they’re “woke” and she is not. “I can’t tell anyone I don’t … Read more
With student and parental concerns about college at a fever pitch, the best advice on today’s top colleges and universities may come from college students themselves. “They’re the experts of their own experiences,” said Rob Franek, lead author of the Princeton Review’s “Best 388 Colleges for 2023” (Aug. 2022, $24.99). “Things affect students academically and … Read more
Preparing to apply to Ivy League and other top schools is a daunting process for students and parents alike. The admissions process is becoming increasingly selective — Harvard and Columbia universities admitted record-low percentages of applicants (both less than 4%) into the class of 2026. The reputation, rigor and extensive networks offered at these highly … Read more