A ranking of the most popular colleges for each SAT score range, based on page views by Niche users over the past year.

We ranked the top 25 most popular colleges and majors for the high school Class of 2018 based on a survey of Niche users.

A ranking of the most popular colleges for each ACT score range, based on page views by Niche users over the past year.

Get the scoop on the Common App essay and supplementary essays: what’s required, what the prompts are, and tips for writing the essays.

Our step-by-step guide to deciding how many colleges to apply to, guiding you through the research and evaluation of each college.

Should you apply to college early? Benefits and differences of early admissions. Learn why early decision is binding and early action is not binding.

We break down the major differences between the SAT and ACT so you can decide which exam is right for you. Compare subject matter, length, scoring, and more.

The SAT dates and ACT dates for the 2017-2018 school year. View registration and late registration deadlines.

Breaking down the most popular colleges with high acceptance rates, low acceptance rates, and everything in between.