About The Classroom

The Classroom is your go-to resource for honest and accurate content about college. If you’re in high school, we help you prepare for applying and getting into the college of your choice. If you’re a college undergraduate, we’re here to give you the scoop on succeeding in your classes, as well as in your personal life. We empower you to apply for your dream college, have a rewarding college experience and live the fulfilling life you’ve always imagined.

Who We Serve

The Classroom is dedicated to:

High schoolers navigating their college application process
Undergraduate college students who want to flourish in school
Institutions of higher education that want to provide correct information to their prospective and current students

Navigating The Classroom

The Classroom provides you with the practical ins and outs of college, as well as more nuanced coverage of topics like finance and health. You can:

Explore our site to learn about thousands of institutions of higher education in the U.S., put in unique filters to determine which ones are right for you and apply on the spot.
Hone your English, Social Studies, SAT, ACT and AP test skills to ensure you’re on the right track.
Learn about how you can afford college with useful and truthful articles on student loans, grants and scholarships.
Read about staying healthy, making wise financial decisions, meeting new friends and professional connections and preparing for your exciting future ahead while still in college.

As we all know, learning takes place inside and outside of the classroom, and we’re here to teach it all.

Our Editorial Promise

The staff at The Classroom promise to always deliver useful, precise information you can use in your daily high school and college life. Our team of writers and editors are:

Knowledgeable in the field of education. We work in education, have education degrees and have written about educational topics for other credible sources in the past.
Non-judgmental at all times. We know that high school and college can be challenging, whether you’re dealing with a school-related or personal issue. We meet you on your level, no matter where you are, and pledge never to condescend.
Dedicated to accuracy. We double and triple check their facts, and only cite credible first- and second-hand resources.

Our Team

Cathy Flanagan
Jacob Lauing
Justin Chandler
Kalyn Beach
Scott Messer

Featured Writers

Dr. Mary Dowd

Dr. Mary Dowd is a dean of students who holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Minnesota State University. Dr. Dowd has also led many administrative offices such as affirmative action, women’s center and student conduct. She enjoys teaching, writing and advising students on how to succeed in college.

Jess Jones

Jess Jones has been teaching college-level courses in English and Communications for the past 10 years. In addition to creating and facilitating peer-to-peer tutoring programs, she’s worked to develop new curriculum for classes designed to teach academic success skills to incoming students. Jones holds a B.A. in English as well as an M.A. in English Language and Literature.

Dr. Kelly Meier

Dr. Kelly Meier is a writer and multiculturalist with over 30 years of experience in higher education. She serves as the Senior Director of Institutional Diversity at Minnesota State University, Mankato and as a faculty member in the College of Education. Kelly holds a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and is the author of several equity related publications and training resources.

Kristina Barroso

Kristina Barroso is a passionate educator and Language Arts teacher who has worked with a wide range of students, from struggling readers to advanced and gifted populations.

Our Ranking Methodology

Want to learn more about how we rank our colleges? Matthew Theisen, a public data researcher and data scientist at Leaf Group, gathers data from the Department of Education and other reliable, public sources. Theisen’s holds a PhD in bioengineering from UCLA. Click to learn more.