7 Reasons to Ignore College Rankings – CIT’s Jay Benanav does a nice job of explaining why college rankings are meaningless and believes the fixation with them is a major reason for the tremendous stress and mental health issues that too many of these students experience. Take a few minutes to read and share with your student.

Full Pay as a College Strategy – While many families are looking for ways to reduce the cost of college, a new strategy has emerged that actually seeks to pay the full amount for college. Check out the article from College inside Track’s Chris Wills.

Beyond AP: The College Credit Opportunity Few People Know About – Kerry McDonald explains CLEP exams, which are also run by the College Board and can qualify for college credit.

Intellectual Authenticity Is the New Face of Holistic Admissions – Jin Chow discusses a fundamental shift in how universities examine potential new students that leans into applicants’ demonstration of genuine commitment to their intellectual passions.

Campus Profile: Arizona State vs. Arizona – CIT’s Anne Weber shares observations from her college visits to Arizona’s two largest public universities.