How to Stand Out in Competitive College Applications
Resume and Portfolio BuildingWhy Standing Out Matters in College Admissions Process Let’s be real—With college acceptance rates at top scho... Read More
How to Secure Strong Letters of Recommendation for College
College Applications and AdmissionsWhy Strong Letters of Recommendation Matter Your GPA, test scores, and extracurriculars are solid, but they do... Read More
Do AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment Classes Help My College Application? (Short Answer: Yes, But Let’s Break It Down)
College Applications and AdmissionsAre AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate), or dual enrollment classes actually worth it fo... Read More
Should I Apply to a College Even If I Don’t Meet the GPA or Test Score Requirements? (Spoiler: Yes!)
College Applications and AdmissionsSo you found your dream school, but there’s one tiny problem—your GPA or test scores aren’t quite hitting thei... Read More
How Many Colleges Should I Apply To? (Because 1 Feels Too Risky and 20 Feels Like Overkill)
College Applications and AdmissionsSo, you’re gearing up to apply to colleges, and you’re probably wondering: How many schools should I even appl... Read More
12 Tips for Mastering AP Exams
College Applications and AdmissionsIf you’re taking one, two, or even three AP Exams in the next few weeks, chances are that you’ve scoured the i... Read More
You’ve Been Rejected from a College: Now What?
College Applications and AdmissionsThe reality of college admissions is that sometimes you’re accepted and sometimes you’re waitlisted. But then ... Read More
Here’s What’s Next After Being Accepted to a College
College Applications and AdmissionsOnce the initial excitement wears off, students can be asking themselves and their parents: Well what’s next? ... Read More
Welcome to SAT/ACT Season (If You Decide to Take the Tests)
College Applications and AdmissionsHappy testing season! With SAT and ACT testing approaching, it can be a stressful time for parents and student... Read More
College Application Checklist 2021
College Applications and AdmissionsHappy New Year! We’ve finally left 2020 behind and most are ready and eager to see what the new year has in st... Read More
Understanding College Admissions: Early Action vs. Early Decision
College Applications and AdmissionsIf you’re reading this, you are most likely in the midst of applying, or preparing to apply, to colleges all a... Read More
FAFSA is Now Available: Here’s Why YOU Need to Care
College Applications and AdmissionsWhether you’re a high school student or parent, you need to know about Free Application for Federal Student Ai... Read More