Best value colleges in America ranked — and California dominates the list

Best value colleges in America ranked — and California dominates the list

California colleges are dominating a new ranking of the best-value schools in America — stacking the top spots with a mix of elite private institutions and standout public options. The Niche list ranks colleges based on net price, student debt, graduation rates, alumni earnings, and an economic mobility index that measures how well schools help … Read more

Exclusive | NYC colleges push back on trash with swap shops — where students can furnish dorm rooms for free: ‘Making a difference’

Exclusive | NYC colleges push back on trash with swap shops — where students can furnish dorm rooms for free: ‘Making a difference’

Shop ’til you swap. When Shannon Hughes saw the piles of discarded dorm-room furnishings that her fellow New School students ditched at the end of every school year, she always felt there had to be a better way to keep the scads of unwanted shower caddies, hangers, laundry baskets and lamps out of university dumpsters. … Read more

Badminton deserves more than a shrug from colleges

Badminton deserves more than a shrug from colleges

This article is one of the winning submissions from the New York Post Scholars Contest, presented by Command Education. I’ve spent the past year waking up at 6 a.m. to practice badminton swings in my backyard before school. Throughout the days, I’ve blasted YouTube tutorials on footwork and begged friends to rally with me in the junior … Read more

Gen Z branded as ‘the ghosted generation’ as dates, colleges and employers keep saying ‘no’

Gen Z branded as ‘the ghosted generation’ as dates, colleges and employers keep saying ‘no’

Ghosted on dating apps, rejected by colleges and passed over for jobs — rejection isn’t fleeting for Gen Z. In fact, it’s becoming a defining feature of their collective identity.  As young adults come of age in a culture shaped by hyper-curated digital existences, political tumult and cultural and economic instability, a new pattern has emerged: Gen … Read more

Influencer classes are all the rage as colleges start to take wannabes seriously: ‘One of the most successful courses we’ve done’

Influencer classes are all the rage as colleges start to take wannabes seriously: ‘One of the most successful courses we’ve done’

Universities are liking and following the idea of content creation as a viable career choice. The move comes as the influencer marketing industry — now valued at more than $21 billion, according to Statista — has become popular among a generation of heavily influenced young people. The influencer marketing industry is valued at more than $21 billion, … Read more

Elite colleges shocked to discover students ‘don’t know how’ to read books: ‘My jaw dropped’

Elite colleges shocked to discover students ‘don’t know how’ to read books: ‘My jaw dropped’

Several university professors expressed concerns to the Atlantic about students who come to college unable to read full-length books. Assistant editor Rose Horowitch spoke to several teachers from elite schools like Columbia, Georgetown and Stanford, who each described the phenomenon of students being overwhelmed by the prospect of reading entire books. Columbia University humanities professor Nicholas Dames described … Read more

How to stand out to colleges when attending a competitive high school

How to stand out to colleges when attending a competitive high school

This branded content article is sponsored by IvyWise The college admissions landscape has always been challenging for students, but these days, it’s harder than ever — and it’s never too early, or too late, to start perfecting your strategic plan. Students are tasked with creating college applications that need to be exceptionally strong, especially for … Read more

Newly worried high-schoolers are spending thousands to apply to as many colleges as possible

Newly worried high-schoolers are spending thousands to apply to as many colleges as possible

High schoolers are applying to a record-breaking number of colleges — frenzied by confusion over campus antisemitism, changing testing policies and the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling. Before the pandemic, Christopher Rim’s average client would apply to 12 schools. This application cycle, the college admissions consultant said, 90% of the students he works with are … Read more

High-schoolers worried about antisemitism, SATs are spending thousands to apply to as many colleges as possible

High-schoolers worried about antisemitism, SATs are spending thousands to apply to as many colleges as possible

High schoolers are applying to a record-breaking number of colleges — frenzied by confusion over campus antisemitism, changing testing policies and the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling. Before the pandemic, Christopher Rim’s average client would apply to 12 schools. This application cycle, the college admissions consultant said, 90% of the students he works with are … Read more

How to stand out to Ivy Leagues and top tier colleges: our in-depth interview

How to stand out to Ivy Leagues and top tier colleges: our in-depth interview

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase The college application process can seem stressful and complex, but the New York Post and Command Education are here to give you the best advice and tips on how to ensure your student can … Read more

Deferred from early admission colleges? Here’s what to do next

Deferred from early admission colleges? Here’s what to do next

The college application process is taxing for students and families alike, particularly if an applicant has compiled their materials and put in the effort in the fall to apply for Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA). Typically, students who choose this route are applying to their dream school or a school at the top … Read more

Students rip ‘woke’ colleges for Halloween ‘offensive’ costume warnings

Students rip ‘woke’ colleges for Halloween ‘offensive’ costume warnings

Colleges across America are warning students of “cultural appropriation” as they prepare to dress up for Halloween, giving tips on how to avoid offending others. Universities such as the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ohio University, University of Colorado-Boulder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Michigan are all encouraging students to choose a Halloween costume that … Read more