Day: February 20, 2026

What Is the Difference Between College and University?

By Dan GodlinFebruary 20, 2026

What is the difference between college and university? Understand key differences to choose the right academic path.

Dan Godlin is the Founder & CEO of CollegeCommit, a NYC-based boutique college admissions consulting firm serving high-achieving students worldwide. Over the past 14 years, he has guided 600+ students to top universities, including Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Columbia, UPenn, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and USC. He holds a Bachelor’s degree with honors from NYU, where he studied psychology with a focus on emotional intelligence and human behavior, and now leads a team of senior strategists and mentors who provide highly personalized, data-driven admissions guidance.

How Many Community-Service Hours Are Needed For College?

By Dan GodlinJanuary 12, 2026

How many community-service hours are needed for college? Learn what colleges actually evaluate and why no fixed number exists.

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Day: February 20, 2026

What Is the Difference Between College and University?

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