Navigating Test-Optional Admissions: Your Guide to Test Score Choices
College Applications and AdmissionsTest-optional. You hear colleges say it all the time now. It means you don’t HAVE to send your SAT or ACT scor... Read More
Decoding the Hidden Curriculum of College Applications
College Applications and AdmissionsCollege applications. They give you a list of what they want, right? Grades, test scores, essays, activities. ... Read More
Your College Application Timeline: From Junior Year to Senior Fall
College Applications and AdmissionsCollege applications can feel like a giant storm cloud. So much to do! So many deadlines! So much stress! But ... Read More
Common App vs. Coalition App vs. School Apps: Your Platform Picker Guide
College Applications and AdmissionsCollege applications are online now. That’s good! But it also means…platforms. So many platforms! Common App. ... Read More
The Parent’s Guide to the College Application Process: Support Without Stress
College Applications and AdmissionsCollege application time. It’s a big deal for your teen. And let’s be real, it’s a big deal for parents too! Y... Read More
Applying to Highly Selective Colleges: Your Guide to Standing Out
College Applications and AdmissionsSo, you’re aiming for the top. The super selective colleges. The ones with crazy low admission rates. You’re r... Read More
College Application Essays That Shine: Decoding the Secrets of Success
College Applications and AdmissionsCollege application essays. They can feel like a mystery. What do colleges REALLY want to read? What makes an ... Read More
The Art of Demonstrated Interest: Showing Colleges You’re Truly Keen (The Right Way!)
College Applications and Admissions“Demonstrated interest.” You hear colleges talk about it all the time. It means showing colleges you REALLY wa... Read More
Student Portfolio Power-Ups: Adding Videos, Projects, and Multimedia to Wow Colleges & Employers
Resume and Portfolio BuildingYou have a student portfolio. That’s good! But good is not enough to stand out. Want to be WOW? Want colleges ... Read More
Resume Red Flags: Common Mistakes High School Students Make (and How to Fix Them NOW)
Resume and Portfolio BuildingYour resume is like your first handshake. It’s how you say “hi” to colleges and jobs. But wh... Read More
Portfolio for Every Student: Even if You Think You “Haven’t Done Anything” (Yes, You Have!)
Resume and Portfolio Building“I have nothing to put in a portfolio!” Sound like you? Lots of students feel this way. They think portfolios ... Read More
The Visual Resume: When to Use Graphics and Design (and When to Keep it Classic)
Resume and Portfolio BuildingShould your resume be plain black and white? Or should it be bright and colorful? Some resumes use cool design... Read More