Summer College Planning Checklist for High School Students
After working hard all school year, you deserve a break during the summer. It’s great to kick back and relax here and there. However, summer is also an opportunity to get ahead for the next school year. In particular, working through a summer college planning checklist can put you in a solid position for the
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Class of 2023 – College Decisions
Over the past few weeks, the weather has gotten warmer, the days have gotten longer, and another school year has come to a close. With summer comes joy, but also a hint of sadness as the Class of 2023 says goodbye to high school. While goodbyes are always hard for us, we could not be
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Adya Dreams of Medical School
Adya has a purpose. She wants to change the medical industry, and she’s already making an impact. In ten years, Adya sees herself as a licensed physician working for the Department of Health and Human Services. She wants to work in regulation, ensuring that the healthcare industry strives for equality. “I want to be someone
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Does Applying Early Decision or Early Action Help?
As the college admissions process becomes more competitive at the nation’s top schools, applying early action (EA) or early decision (ED) has become increasingly more popular among applicants. For the Class of 2027, Brown University reported a 10-percent increase in ED applications, while Dartmouth reported a 14-percent increase. The University of Notre Dame saw a
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Test Optional Explained: Do SAT®/ACT® Scores Still Help?
High school students preparing for college admissions should keep a close eye on the changing landscape of college admissions testing policies. The once clearly understood standard of “SAT® tests or ACT® tests required” was turned on its head during the COVID-19 shutdown. Colleges across the U.S. have adopted test optional admissions policies, meaning the tests
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Write a Powerful College Essay: 15-Step Guide + Examples
In recent years, the college application essay has become an increasingly important piece of a student’s college application. A powerful essay can help students stand out in a growing sea of applicants. With test optional admissions policies still in play at many universities across the U.S., admissions officers may rely more and more on other
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College Application Process: 10-Step Guide for Families
The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here: you’re applying to college. Now you may be wondering what the next steps are in the college application process. There are many factors to consider: Where do you want to go? What do you want to study? Are your grades good enough to get into a
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Filling Out the FAFSA®: A Guide for Students & Parents
It’s no mystery that some families struggle to afford the cost of a college education. For this reason, the U.S. government and many colleges provide financial aid and need-based scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need. Each year, the FAFSA® allows families to apply and see if they qualify for scholarships, grants, and special low-interest
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Do AP® Classes Matter to Colleges?
While in high school, you make a lot of decisions that impact your future college career. It’s no different when it comes to AP® classes. You have to decide whether to take advanced courses offered by your school and then whether to sit for AP exams. You may have wondered, “Should I take AP classes?”
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What Do Colleges Look for Besides Grades?
We all know that colleges care about your GPA and how you perform in your classes. After all, higher education is focused on academic performance. However, it’s important to know that colleges want students who go beyond simply making good grades. At this point, you might be asking, “What do colleges look for besides grades?”
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