Summer Bucket List for Teenagers
Summer is an excellent time for brains to shift gears but not come to a grinding halt. During the summer, there’s some breathing room away from the everyday pressures of high school that gives students the chance to exercise their creativity and continue to challenge their minds through the summer months. A summer bucket list
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25 College Superstitions and Traditions Rumored to Bring Good Luck
Every responsible college student knows that the most effective way to get good grades is to do the work and log plenty of time in study sessions. But perhaps it wouldn’t hurt to knock on wood, find a four-leaf clover, or indulge in any other superstitious traditions for good luck. In fact, when you join
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How to Fall in Love With the Right College
Love works in mysterious ways. Whether you’re randomly struck by Cupid’s stray arrow, meet “the one” in middle school, or go from foes to forever, everyone’s journey to true love looks different. Your journey to picking the perfect school is just as unique. Just like when choosing a partner, there are a million fish in
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Does My State Require the ACT® or SAT® Test?
Millions of students take the ACT® or SAT® test each year. Sometimes it’s a choice, and other times it’s required by their state for graduation or to assess student proficiency in certain areas. When planning for college admissions, it’s important to know if the student’s school already offers one of the tests. In this blog,
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When Do Regular College Decisions Arrive in 2025?
For college-bound seniors, few things are as difficult as waiting for college decision release dates. Even if you’ve already heard back from your early action (non-binding) schools, you’ll want to wait to make a final choice until all of your regular decision notifications are in. Of course, if you applied to a school via early
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ACT® Vs. SAT® Test: What’s the Difference?
For someone new to the college admissions process, looking at the ACT® vs. SAT® tests can be like comparing apples to oranges. At a glance, the two seem very similar, but once you break down the tests further, you’ll notice a few important differences. Both of these tests are widely accepted for scholarship consideration and
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20 Tips for Earning Merit-Based Scholarships
Everyone knows that college tuition tends to be very expensive, but the family doesn’t necessarily have to be the one that pays the bill. When planning for college, it’s important to know about merit-based scholarships, which are a form of financial assistance that some colleges and private organizations offer based on merit alone. In other
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25 New Year’s Resolutions for High School Students and Parents
The new year is here! And January brings the opportunity for a fresh start. Whether you’re a parent, a high school freshman, or a college-bound senior, it’s never too early to focus on bettering yourself or working toward big goals. What goals will you set to make 2025 your year? As always, we’re here to
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40 Weird & Wonderful Scholarships for Unique Students
When it comes to funding your college education, it may pay to think outside the box. There are so many unique—and downright weird—scholarship opportunities out there, which means you may find help paying for college in some unexpected places. If you’re in search of unique scholarships that might help you achieve your educational goals, you’ve
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Time Management: 15 Tips for Middle and High School Students
Every single person on this planet has the same 24 hours to work with in each day. Time management is all about choice; in other words, it refers to how you plan and use your time. Smart time management involves using your time wisely and coordinating your tasks so that you can complete those tasks
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