Quad Education Group Editorial Policies and Standards

Earning and Maintaining Trust

We believe that our audience’s trust in us is earned, not expected. We strive to deliver the most up-to-date, well-written content that college applicants and parents deserve. Our commitment to transparency, accuracy, and integrity is embedded in every stage of our editorial process, ensuring you can count on Quad Education for the most relevant, timely insights into the college admissions process. 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Quad Education is dedicated to serving all students ready to pursue higher education and realize their dreams. We believe every student has a right to learn and access higher education, regardless of gender, race/ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, background, and other identities. In keeping with this mission, our content is written and reviewed by individuals from various backgrounds to a broader, diverse audience.

High Editorial Standards

Quad Education is committed to editorial excellence, where accuracy, trust, and data-driven insights intersect.

Rigorous Contributor Selection and Training

Our contributors undergo a rigorous screening process to ensure the quality of their writing, knowledge, and insights. Writers, copyeditors, and reviewers are continually trained in Quad Education’s editorial standards and best practices—learning never stops.

Data Accuracy

Gathering data about top schools and the college admissions process can be frustrating; multiple sources can show different numbers for the same statistic. Quad Education is committed to diving deep into only the most trusted sources to share only the most accurate, up-to-date information possible. 

Brand and Content Integrity

Our brand and content’s integrity centers on objectivity and transparency. Our multi-step editorial process ensures we can be proud of every piece of content we produce. Our brand and content are not influenced by advertisers or corporations. Our articles are fact-driven and not opinionated to allow our audience to draw their own conclusions free of any influence.

Accuracy and Fact-Checking

Our meticulous fact-checking process ensures our content is relevant and accurate. Our writers craft blog posts adhering to our editorial standards and sourcing guidelines. When possible, we link to primary sources in our blogs. We only source information from credible resources, including government databases, school Common Data Sets, the College Board, and others. 

Monitoring and Regular Content Updates

The college admissions landscape changes annually. Acceptance rates fluctuate, SAT/ACT policies change, and expectations can shift. Keeping up with these changes means monitoring our content regularly for inconsistencies or out-of-date information. We perform recurrent content updates to keep information as relevant and timely for students and parents as possible.