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Building Relationships with Teachers and Counselors

High school can be a challenging time for many students, but building strong relationships with teachers and counselors can make the...

How to Create a Strong Resume for College Applications

Tailor Your Resume to Fit the Position When creating your resume, make sure you tailor it to fit the specific position or college you're...

Exploring Career Paths and College Majors

As a high school student, it can be overwhelming to think about what career you want to pursue and which college major will help you...

Preparing for College: Tips and Strategies for Sophomore Year

To prepare for college as a high school sophomore, start thinking about your plans early to reduce stress and set yourself up for...

Building a Strong Academic Foundation: Tips and Strategies.

Entering high school can be an exciting and overwhelming experience for many students. With increased academic rigor and new social...

Finding Your Passions: Getting Involved in Extracurricular Activities

As a high school student, it's important to do more than just attend classes and complete homework assignments. One of the best ways to...

Building a Strong Support System: Finding Friends and Mentors

High school can be a challenging time for many students. As you navigate your way through your classes, extracurricular activities, and...

Navigating the College Research Process and Visiting Schools

Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions a high school student will make, and the college search process can be...

What You Shouldn’t Miss In Your Supplemental Essays

Admissions officers are trained to look for the "fit." Remember this: The ad-com dude wants to help you, but only if you help him....

Full-ride scholarship strategies

Many full-ride scholarships have similar eligibility requirements, so making yourself a great candidate for one will often make you a...

Schools that offer NO MERIT Scholarships

The list of colleges NOT offering merit scholarships include many of the most well-known in the United States. Amherst College Dartmouth...

How to spike the college App!

Your application should clearly communicate your “spike.” A spike, hook, etc. is a set of activities and accomplishments that show...

Personal essay... WTF, I hate writing, and brainstorming!

This process can be a LOT more fun than most students make it out to be. They try too hard to impress the Admissions Officer. All I want...

Freshmen year could decide where you ultimately land up...

During ninth grade it's important adjust to the new work load and learn how to deal with the social stress that often accompanies high...

Time Management Tips: Balancing Academics with Social Life

As a high school student, managing your time can be a challenging task, especially when you have to juggle multiple responsibilities,...

Graduate in 3-years? Save $100K

So how can you graduate early? The math is pretty simple. A typical college load is four classes a semester, so in a year you're likely...

Write like a journalist: Persuasive Writing 101

A few tips :-) Begin early! You should start developing a personal statement and trying out topic ideas. Exact essay topics can be...

You are unique, contrary to what you tell yourself...

Defy stereotypes and go against the grain. You want to distinguish yourself from other applicants with similar backgrounds. For instance,...

Navigating the Transition from Freshman to Sophomore Year

Transitioning from freshman to sophomore year can be both exciting and overwhelming. You may have gotten a feel for high school during...

Navigating the Transition from Middle School to High School

Transitioning from middle school to high school can be exciting and challenging for many students. It marks a significant milestone in...