These Editorial Guidelines describe how EduRanked researches, writes, updates, labels, and corrects education content. They exist so readers, partners, and contributors share one standard: useful, verifiable, independent guides.
Mission of the guidelines
Applicants make high-stakes decisions with incomplete information. Our writing should reduce confusion, surface primary sources, and never invent certainty where none exists. If a claim cannot be sourced, it does not ship. If a number is an estimate, it is labeled as such and paired with instructions to verify on the official site.
Accuracy standards
- Prefer official university admissions, tuition, registrar, and program pages for requirements, fees, and deadlines.
- Use government and provincial education planning resources when they define eligibility, funding, or credential pathways.
- Attribute reputable news only for context — never as a substitute for current policy pages.
- Do not invent acceptance rates, ranking positions, scholarship amounts, or tuition figures.
- When ranges are necessary (for example, tuition that varies by program), explain what drives the range.
In-body citations should be close to the claim they support. A Sources section at the end of a guide lists outbound links readers can audit. Marketing fluff, duplicate directories, and off-topic PDFs are removed in editing.
Structure we aim for
Most school guides follow a practical map: what the institution is known for, programs and fit, how admissions works, documents and timelines, tuition and aid, comparisons or alternatives, myths vs facts, concrete next steps, and FAQ. Not every section applies to every school, but the outline keeps articles decision-oriented rather than brochure-shaped.
Updates and freshness
Guides are reviewed when we republish, when Rank Math or editorial workflows flag a major change, or when a reader reports an error. Significant updates should refresh the visible modified date. Cosmetic edits do not require a full rewrite. Seasonal items (deadlines, deposit dates) get priority during peak application periods.
Corrections policy
Anyone can request a correction via Contact. Send the URL, the incorrect line, and an official source. We update the live page when the claim is wrong or outdated. We do not silently rewrite history for convenience — if a material error reached readers, the fix should be visible on the page.
Independence and commercial content
Editorial recommendations are not sold. Sponsored placements, if any, must be labeled so readers can tell the difference between research and advertising. Affiliates or lead forms, if introduced later, will not change factual standards for admissions or tuition claims. See Advertise for commercial formats that stay outside editorial recommendations.
Voice and accessibility
Write in plain language. Prefer short paragraphs, descriptive headings, and lists for steps or documents. Avoid fear-based urgency and absolute promises (“guaranteed admission,” “always cheapest”). Inclusive language matters: applicants include transfer, mature, and international students — do not assume every reader is a domestic high-school senior.
What we refuse to publish
- Unsourced statistics presented as fact
- Scraped competitor content republished without original research
- Advice that substitutes for legal, immigration, or financial counsel
- Attacks on named applicants or unverified allegations about institutions
Questions about these guidelines: [email protected]. Related pages: Sources & Methodology, About Us, Disclaimer.