For Colleges & Universities
For Colleges & Universities

Hilary Cairns

Hilary Cairns is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz and has a BA in English/Creative Writing. She's an established freelance writer who also has a hand in marketing, social media, and editing for various businesses across the United States.
Two pencils on a desk next to a gray boolet.
ACT & SAT

Is the ACT or SAT Easier?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Junior year is the time to start thinking about the ACT and SAT, so you might be asking, “which is easier, the ACT or SAT?” You might be a bit surprised by the answer. It Depends There is no straightforward answer to the question “Is the ACT or SAT easier?” It actually depends… on you. …
Here's everything you need to know about college acceptance rates.
college admissions

What you need to know about college acceptance rates

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 5, 2025
Key takeaways: College acceptance rates are the percentage of accepted applicants in an admissions cycle at any particular school. Caltech is one of the most selective with a 2.6% acceptance rate, and University of Maine is one of the least selective at 96.8%. You can improve your chances of an acceptance letter with high grades, …
liberal arts students standing around a desk looking at a computer for a project
majors & industries

What Can You Do With a Liberal Arts Degree?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
You may hear the rumor that a liberal arts degree won’t help you find a job, but that’s simply not the case. There are plenty of jobs you can do with this type of degree, and earn good money too! Here are some great examples of things you can do with a liberal arts degree! …
College counselors meeting in a lecture room.
college admissions

Changes for NACAC’s Student Recruitment Rules

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Higher education is a common topic in the news headlines, especially with the 2020 presidential race underway. However, higher education jumped back into the spotlight recently when NACAC made an announcement about new student recruitment rule changes. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know, and how these changes affect the future of college …
Yellow pencil on a blank lined test page.
ACT & SAT

Things You Need to Know About the SAT Essay

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Taking the SAT in the near future? While most studying is focused on the math, writing, and reading portions, you can’t forget about the essay part of the exam. Here are some things you need to know about the SAT essay before your test date. The SAT Essay is Optional… In 2015, the College Board …
Computer scientist thinking about a problem while working on her blue laptop.
majors & industries

13 Compelling Computer Science Careers To Consider

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 19, 2024
Computer science careers are tremendously diverse, opening up numerous opportunities for individuals with varying skills and preferences. Some people get into the field because they love technology and want to work with computer hardware, computer repairs, or internet security. Others are more interested in the creative fields of coding, game design, and computer-generated graphic arts …

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Join thousands of students and parents learning about finding the right college, admissions secrets, scholarships, financial aid, and more.