Most high schoolers today have some form of social media, but how does what you post online impact your college applications? Social media can make a significant impact on your application, either positive or negative, depending on how you use it. Here, we answer some of the most common questions
Are you building your college list but unsure how to pick out a safety school? Read on to find out what criteria you need to consider when choosing the best-fit safety school for you. If you’re working on building your college list now, you are probably familiar with the terms
Don’t know how to approach the reading section on your upcoming standardized test? Read on to discover tips on how to approach this section. Whether it’s the ACTs, SATs, AP English tests, or even the GRE, chances are you’ve encountered a standardized test reading section. These sections typically feature multiple
There has been a lot of debate recently about the role of “legacy” in the college admissions process. What does it mean to be a legacy student at a college or university, and what role does legacy status play in the college admissions process? As new college admissions statistics continue
If you’re in high school, there’s a good chance that you’ve heard the term “National Merit” before, but you may not know how to actually enter the competition and win scholarships. Here, we break down the different steps of the National Merit Scholarship Program and how you can become a
Most high school students are familiar with what AP classes are, and a good amount of U.S. high schoolers have taken at least 1 AP class and/or exam. But what are the benefits and drawbacks of taking an AP class, both during and beyond high school? We’re here to answer
Recently, applicants to all of the eight Ivy League schools found out whether they were accepted, waitlisted, or rejected. Now that most of them have released their admissions data, we can deduce some trends in elite college admissions that will be helpful for students and families applying in the future
Whether you’re in the process of putting together your college list or thinking about future possibilities, you may have wondered if going out of state for college is right for you. The decision to go out of state, or not, is a big one, and even if going out
The emphasis on STEM in today’s society can leave students who prefer humanities subjects feeling as if pursuing their passion will leave them with no career opportunities in the future. In this article, learn the truth about the humanities and see a list of worthwhile extracurriculars for the high
Are you going on a tour of any colleges or universities any time soon? Make the most of it by doing your research beforehand and knowing exactly what you want to get out of your experience on the campus. Here are 10 essential questions you can ask on your tour
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