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College Guides (Study Aids, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for College Guides (Study Aids, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $14.95, median 36 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 32/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $11.99 – $19.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 15% |
| Books on the list | 99 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 12% of the parent category Study Aids (308), one of the easier corners under it.
- 15% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 83% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
Top 10 College Guides best sellers
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HSPT Study Guide: The Complete Prep System for the Catholic High School Placement Test | Exam-Style Questions, Full-Length Tests & Exam Simulator—For Students Who Don’t Have Time to Waste
by EXAM SUCCESS ACADEMY
- List rank#1
- Price$31.90
- Rating4.8
- Reviews160
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The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College (An Essential College-Bound Gift for Teen Girls or Boys)
by Harlan Cohen
- List rank#2
- Price$8.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews2,146
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Grown-Up Stuff Explained: 75 Topics 18-Year-Olds Should Know
by Witty Ryter
- List rank#3
- Price$11.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews478
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Princeton Review Digital SAT Premium Prep, 2026: 6 Full-Length Practice Tests (3 in Book + 3 Adaptive Tests Online) + Online Flashcards + Review & Tools (2026) (College Test Preparation)
- List rank#4
- Price$33.36
- Rating4.6
- Reviews513
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Princeton Review Enhanced ACT Premium Prep, 2026: 6 Practice Tests + Content Review + Strategies (2026) (College Test Preparation)
- List rank#5
- Price$22.50
- Rating3.8
- Reviews37
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College Essay Essentials: Write Essays That Stand Out and Get You In
by Ethan Sawyer
- List rank#6
- Price$8.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews761
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Personal Finance for Teens and Young Adults: Learn Money Skills Not Taught in School: Master Budgeting, Saving, and Investing to Achieve Financial Independence in the Real World
by Teresa Lam
- List rank#7
- Price$13.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews151
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The College Life Survival Guide for Girls | A Graduation Gift for High School Students, First Years and Freshmen (Life Skills & Survival Guides)
by Matilda Walsh
- List rank#8
- Price$8.74
- Rating4.4
- Reviews90
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Goodnight Dorm Room: All the Advice I Wish I Got Before Going to College
by Samuel Kaplan
- List rank#9
- Price$12.50
- Rating4.4
- Reviews679
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The Scholarship Bible: Unlock 1000+ Verified Scholarships, Grants & Hidden Prizes to Win Free College Money | Proven Step-by-Step Guide to Cut Tuition, Save Thousands and Avoid Crippling Student Debt
by Susan Lawson
- List rank#10
- Price$34.97
- Rating4.6
- Reviews82
FAQ
Is College Guides a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 32/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 36 reviews and sells for $14.95.
How many reviews do you need to rank in College Guides?
The median best seller has 36 reviews, and 70% of them have fewer than 100.
What do College Guides best sellers cost?
The median price is $14.95; half of the best sellers are priced between $11.99 and $19.99.
Can new books break into College Guides?
15% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.