Get A Head Start on College Admissions During Summer Break
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSHigh school can be tough—especially when you combine extracurricular activities, tough classes, SAT or ACT prep, and something resembling a social life. So it’s no surprise that most high school students anticipate the unstructured days…
Brainstorming College Essay Ideas
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSA lot of students struggle to come up with great college essay ideas. After all, most college essay prompts seem to ask for a pretty big accomplishment or a transformative experience. What if you haven’t helped dig a well for an impoverished…
5 Things You Should Do on Every College Visit
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSThe web offers a treasure trove of college information. From college websites to student review sites to rankings publications, there’s no shortage of resources for you to learn about the colleges you might apply to. Given all this detailed…
How to Have a Successful College Visit
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSGiven the rich visual detail of most college websites, it might seem like you don’t have to physically visit a college’s campus to get a good feel for the school, but when done right, a college campus visit can offer a lot of insight and…
5 Last Minute Things to Boost Your College Application
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSFor a lot of colleges, regular decision application deadlines are mere days away. With those deadlines looming at the beginning of January, we’re here with some last minute tips to boost your college application.
Proof Read
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Read These Top College Essay Examples
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSWriting the college application essay is a daunting task. One great way to get started is to read examples of successful essays. Reading sample college essays gives you great ideas and helps to illustrate what is expected from a good college…
Things to Know about Early Admissions for College
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSMost colleges offer some form of early admissions, and early application deadlines are just around the corner. Before you rush to submit early applications, consider all of your options.
Early Action vs Early Decision: What’s the Difference?
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AP Credit Policies at Top Colleges
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSAs you get ready to apply to college, you might wonder what will happen with all those AP exams you worked so hard to prepare for. Depending on a college’s AP credit policies and your scores, you might be able to knock out an entire year worth…
Choosing a College: Safety, Target, and Reach Schools
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSChoosing a college isn't just a matter of asking yourself where you want to go to school. Sure, in movies and on TV, high school students have that one dream college in mind. Think Rory Gilmore, whose childhood bedroom was covered in Harvard…