
The Truth about High School Extracurricular Activities
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSColleges don’t just admit students—they admit people. What you do outside the classroom can have a huge impact on your college applications, so in addition to grades, course rigor, test scores, and college essays, it’s important to consider…

Everything You Want to Know about College Applications
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSWhen it’s time to start applying to college, there are a lot of moving parts to keep track of. This is your one stop shop for all things college app related.
Different Applications
Let’s talk about applications. Almost every college has…

The College Admissions Process from Start to Finish
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSWhen you apply to college, colleges review your entire high school experience, which means that the college admissions process starts much earlier than many people realize. Everything a student does starting on the first day of high school becomes…

C2 Education’s College Essay Resource Hub
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSOur students often tell us that the hardest part of applying to college is the college essay, so we’ve put together plenty of college application essay resources to get you through the process.
College Application Essay FAQ
Let’s start…

College Admissions Timeline: What to Do Your Senior Year of High School
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSThe end is in sight! This spring, you’ll go to senior prom and graduation parties before you don your cap and gown to collect your hard-earned diploma. But before you do, there are a lot of things you’ll still need to take care of your senior…

What to Do for a Successful Junior Year of High School
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSA successful junior year of high school is scary for three big reasons:
In a year or less, you’ll be applying to college.
This year is the most important year academically because it will be the most recent year worth of grades that…

What to Do Your Sophomore Year of High School
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSIt may be hard to believe, but you’re already almost halfway through high school. By the end of your sophomore year of high school, you’ll be just over a year away from the college application process. It’s time to really buckle down.
Sophomore…

What to Do Your Freshman Year of High School
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSIt might seem a bit early to start thinking about applying to college when you’ve barely started high school, but remember: everything you do, even in your freshman year of high school, becomes part of your college application, so it’s important…

How to Write a College Essay that Stands Out
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSIn annual surveys, college admissions officers consistently rank the college essay to be the most important factor in admissions decisions after grades, course rigor, and test scores. It’s no surprise, then, that students find college essays…