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10 things the college admissions office won't tell you

For the more than two million high school seniors who intend to go to college next year, the stomach-churning slog of filling out applications is in full swing.

Best High Schools in California

California is home to nearly 600 schools ranked among the 2014 U.S. News Best High Schools. 

World University Rankings 2014-2015

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014-2015 powered by Thomson Reuters are the only global university performance tables to judge world class universities across all of their core missions.

College Board releases preview of new SAT exam questions

The College Board is changing the SAT again. The Post's Nick Anderson explains some things you might not know about the college admissions test and how it has evolved—starting with the meaning behind the letters "SAT."ormance tables to judge world class universities across all of their core missions.

The 25 Colleges With The Highest SAT Scores

The college admissions process is extremely competitive at each school, with only a small percentage of applicants receiving acceptance letters.
 

Do the math -- Common Core = a massive, risky experiment on your kids

Controversy is swirling about the new Common Core national standards, which are designed to transform K-12 education in English language arts and math. 

Here's The Average SAT Score For Every College Major

Students who plan on majoring in multi/interdisciplinary studies tend to do better on the SAT than those who major in engineering or math, according to the College Board's 2014 SAT Report on College and Career Readiness.