U.S. News Launches New Resource for Parents with College-Bound Students

The new weekly newsletter offers exclusive data-backed insights, expert advice and resources to help families navigate the college admissions process. 

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings and advice, today announced the debut of "Getting In," a new weekly newsletter designed to support parents as they navigate complex and stressful college admissions processes.

Combining the rich data from the U.S. News rankings and advice with the expertise of admission experts at its subsidiary CollegeAdvisor, "Getting In" delivers smart strategies, candid Q&As with leading college administrators, timely advice and practical resources, including weekly checklists and calendar reminders, to keep parents and students on track throughout the admissions cycle.

Authored by U.S. News' Senior National Correspondent and dad of a college sophomore, Olivier Knox, "Getting In" combines professional expertise with personal perspective to serve as a trusted, reliable guide for families.

"The college admissions process can be an overwhelming juggling act involving various deadlines and strategic, fulfilling decisions," said Knox. "This guide is designed to take some of the stress out of the equation by breaking down what matters most each week in the admissions cycle and offering expert guidance that families can use right away."

"Using the insights only found at U.S. News and CollegeAdvisor, 'Getting In' will give parents the clarity, confidence and tools they need to help their students succeed, whether they're tackling test prep, financial aid forms or Decision Day," adds Dafna Linzer, U.S. News' editorial director and executive vice president.

To learn more or to subscribe to "Getting In," visit https://www.usnews.com/education/getting-in.  

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