MIT takes the No. 1 spot in the 2027 U.S. News rankings, but the bigger story is what changed behind the rankings. Here’s what families should know about Earnings by Major, updated classifications, and how to interpret college rankings in context.

High school student writing a college application essay as universities reduce supplemental essay requirements for the 2026–27 admissions cycle.

UC is reviewing whether to reinstate SAT/ACT requirements. Learn what the latest admissions debate means for STEM applicants, why UC faculty are calling for change, and how families can prepare regardless of future policy decisions.

UC faculty are pushing to reinstate SAT/ACT math requirements for STEM applicants. Here's what the open letter says, what UC's current policy actually is, and what students should do now.