If you’re currently working on your Common Application, you’ve probably come across the activities section, but you may not be sure how...

High school students who have exhibited exemplary leadership in their extracurriculars and academics have the opportunity to win awards.

Whether you’re a painter, singer, sculptor, or architect, an art portfolio can add a new dimension to your application and bring your extrac

What is the "holistic approach" in college admissions? Former Dartmouth Admissions Officer Racquel offers her perspective on the term.

Meet Ahmed Alsheikh, a Syrian refugee and current Harvard student who worked with H&C throughout his college admissions journey.

Wondering how to spend your last summer of high school? Hoping to maximize your chances of admission to great colleges in the fall?

Here are 5 of the largest national competitions in performance and public speaking disciplines.

If you enjoy traveling, learning new languages, and going on new adventures, you should consider studying abroad during high school.

Writing competitions are a great way for high school students to showcase their talents and gain recognition for their work.

The transition from being a middle schooler to high schooler can be a stressful one for many students, as it involves a variety of...

By this point, many colleges and universities have concluded their Regular Decision processes, notified applicants, and released their...

The move to social distance and work from home due the pandemic challenges students to re-think extracurricular activities. While the...

With summer quickly approaching, many students and parents are wondering how they can make the most of these two months out of school....

The myth that colleges want well-rounded students has been upheld by many popular sources such as television sitcoms over several...