Editorial Standards

We prioritize clarity, practicality, and transparency. We consult widely used education/career guidance and avoid single sensational claims.

Corrections

We fix errors promptly and note significant changes.

How we keep articles practical

Every piece we publish is checked against a simple standard: after reading this, can a student take at least one concrete step in the next week? If the answer is no, we revise until the advice turns into checklists, scripts, or example questions they can actually use in real conversations on campus.

We prioritize clarity over buzzwords, and we avoid implying certainty about outcomes we cannot control, such as admissions decisions or job guarantees.

Review cycle and version history

College programs and labor markets change over time. We periodically review high‑traffic pages to make sure degree descriptions, example courses, and job titles reflect current norms. When we make meaningful edits, we update the “last updated” date and, where relevant, add a short note summarizing the change.

We also de‑emphasize outdated narratives, like the idea that only a few “prestige” majors lead to real jobs. Instead, we highlight how skills, portfolios, and internships shape outcomes across many different paths.

How we handle conflicts of interest

If we ever mention specific institutions, programs, or services by name, we aim to disclose any relevant financial or professional relationships. Our primary commitment is to the student reader, not to promoting particular schools or companies.

Being cautious with salary and outcome data

Salary ranges and outcome statistics can be useful, but they are easy to misinterpret. We avoid presenting narrow numbers as guarantees and try to emphasize trends and ranges instead. Local conditions, individual choices, and timing all influence results.

Choosing clarity over jargon

Wherever possible, we favor plain language over technical jargon. If we need to introduce a specialized term—whether from education, psychology, or labor statistics—we try to define it in context so that the article is readable without a separate glossary.