For most students, 11th grade is a great time to start getting more frequent college counseling help, and there are some key areas that you can focus on to help make your college applications as stress-free as possible during senior year. Here is a look at what you can expect from college counseling during your junior year.
Read MoreWhen it comes to college applications, the classes that you’ve taken in high school will be a big factor that colleges consider when making their admissions decisions. Particularly, they want to see that you’ve been challenging yourself and that you’ve completed a certain number of courses in some key areas. Here, we’ll map out what exactly they hope to see and how you can make the most of your course scheduled during high school.
Read MoreDemonstrated interest may be a term that you’ve heard before when it comes to college admissions decisions. Some schools consider demonstrated interest, or a student’s overall interest in their school, when making admissions decisions. So how exactly do you show your interest and how can you make sure to demonstrate that right before you send off your applications?
Read MoreThere are some additional steps that you should be taking to ensure that your place at your new school is solidified and that your enrollment process goes smoothly. 8 things to do after being accepted to your ED school.
Read MoreWith our current college admissions craze and the competitive atmosphere fueling it, it can be tempting to consider applying Early Decision to help boost chances of acceptance. However, electing to apply Early Decision is a choice that must be fully thought through. It’s important to understand what you’re getting yourself into and to ensure that it’s the best choice for you. Here, I’m walking you through when it might be a good idea and when it might be a scary idea.
Read MoreMaybe you’ve heard someone say that junior year is the hardest year of high school. For many, that’s certainly true, as AP and Honors courses pile up on their schedules. Despite how difficult or easy you find your junior year to be, it will be the most IMPORTANT year of high school for your college applications. Junior year is the time to focus on academics to set you up for success for college apps next fall.
Read MoreThankfully, there are a lot of ways to lower the sticker price of an American college education, including financial aid, merit-based scholarships, grants, private scholarships, and more. But what if you could be doing something right now, as a high school student, to help your future self save some money on your college education? Well, there just might be something you can do. The key is in planning ahead. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreACT test dates and registration deadlines are important to know in order to help your student prepare for the ACT exam. Here, we’ll walk you through when the tests are administered, where they are administered, when you need to register by, and what types of fees could be applicable.
Read MoreWhich schools should you apply to? As you create your perfect list of colleges, we recommend that you aim for a minimum of 6 schools: 2 safety school, 2 target schools, and 2 reach schools. Here, we’re taking a closer look at how to create your college list, what these categories mean, and how to make sure that you have a healthy combination of each before sending off your apps.
Read MoreWritten essays are a key portion of the entire college application process. A very common type of supplemental essay is the “Why Us” essay, asking a student to explain why they’re interested in the school. Here, we’re walking you through what you should and shouldn’t include when you write this essay.
Read MoreIt’s important for students to take time during winter break to unwind and recharge from a tough semester of fall courses. But winter break is also the perfect time to start thinking about what comes next. What are your goals for the spring 2022 semester? Will you send the rest of your college applications? Will you get ready to take the ACT or SAT for the first time? Now is the perfect time to come up with a plan to help you reach your next set of academic goals.
Read MoreWhen you think about planning for college, things that come to mind typically include test scores and college visits. But it’s important to remember that the classes you elect to take in high school also play a vital role when it comes to being prepared for both the college admissions process and college academics in general.
Read MoreAre you a rising junior or senior? Then it’s time to be thinking about COLLEGE. With all the busyness of junior and senior years of high school, it’s important to spend time focusing on and preparing for college NOW. We’ve laid out the perfect college prep summer plan for rising juniors and seniors. Even if you haven’t spent any time working on college prep yet, this is the perfect time to start!
Read MoreWhen it comes to planning for the ACT, there are a few critical things that students need to consider. The ACT tests concepts that are much broader and take longer to master. In addition to this, students have to work at a quick pace if they hope to finish the entire test within the time constraints provided. That’s why we’ve laid out a 3-part ACT test prep plan that has proven to help students reach their full potential on ACT test day.
Read MoreMerit-based aid is tuition assistance for students based on previous academic performance.
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