Seniors, this is it—your final year of high school. Except now, you’re not only focusing on managing your course load, but college admissions as well. There’s a lot to juggle, from college applications and essay-writing to collecting letters of recommendation and possibly studying for the SAT or ACT one last time. And this is on […]
At some point in your high school development, you may have been told to follow your dreams—but it can be a challenge to know exactly how to do that. It’s easy to get lost in the ambient noise and forget how to listen to your own instincts. I’ve spent most of my academic life pursuing goals I didn’t even […]
We all have those one or two high school teachers who we really connect with and who are invested in our success. (By the way, if you need any letters of recommendation for applying to college, these are the high school teachers you should go to.) High school is a very long period of time […]
Saying hello to the spring semester doesn’t just mean back-to-school festivities and the start of a new semester. Usually, high schools all around the country are encouraging their students to start applying for upcoming SAT and ACT test dates. This may seem intimidating at first, but with proper planning and an organized test prep schedule, […]
Talking to your guidance counselor can seem unappealing at first. After all, you’ll be confiding in a complete stranger about your academic goals and concerns. Despite your reservations, you’ll quickly discover how useful a guidance counselor can be. From more immediate concerns (selecting classes and SAT prep) to long term goals (applying for college and […]
If you’re looking up how to get into college with a low GPA, you’re already ahead of the pack — and you’re committed to a challenging goal. Of course your high school GPA is important, but it’s not the whole story. In the best case scenario, your GPA reflects consistent success due to hard work during […]
A lot goes into your college applications. You’ve spent years taking the right classes, earning the grades, and boosting your resume. Getting accepted to your dream school would certainly make it all feel worth it, but what happens if you find out you’ve been put on a college waitlist or deferred? If you apply to […]
The Common Application (or Common App) is the free online college application used by 800 colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. For many schools you apply to, the Common App is the only application you have to submit. The Common App asks you questions on many topics. In addition to objective data, […]
As you prep for college, admissions officers are watching. According to a 2018 Kaplan Test Prep survey, 25% of college admissions officers browse social media profiles to learn more about admissions candidates*. That means it’s fairly likely that decision-makers at colleges and scholarship-granting organizations are taking a peek at your profiles. Some students take control by shutting down […]
As your child enters high school, you’ve undoubtedly started to think about the costs of college. Figuring out how exactly to pay for college and navigate the financial aid system can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Keep reading for our top tips on how to take stock of your finances […]