Taking standardized tests has long been an important part of the college application process, and nowadays there are several different kinds of tests that students will encounter. Even though some universities are becoming test-optional, meaning that they won’t be required to send scores as part of the application, it is
Wondering how to spend your last summer of high school? Hoping to maximize your chances of admission to great colleges in the fall? Read on! Here are our top tips for rising seniors. Focus Your Extracurriculars When it comes to extracurriculars, the rule is quality over quantity. You want to
Here are ten full-ride scholarships to American colleges and universities that you can apply for this year. Colleges and universities in the U.S. are notorious for some of the highest tuition prices in the world, especially at private universities. Students can receive financial aid by submitting the Free Application for
Performance and public speaking are some of the most popular extracurricular activities among high school students. From theater to slam poetry to speech and debate, these activities offer students the opportunity to improve their creative skills and further develop their ability to communicate ideas. One of the main ways that
The Common Application (aka the “Common App”) streamlines applying to over 900 schools both in and outside of the U.S. and is the most popular platform for college applications in the country. While the process of filling out the application remains fundamentally the same year-to-year, there were some changes to
If you enjoy traveling, learning new languages, and going on new adventures, studying abroad would probably be a great experience for you, even if you’re still in high school. Yes, that’s right — you don’t have to wait until you’re an undergrad student to take advantage of the benefits of
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) if you’re looking for treatment options in your area. Because of the changes that have taken place in the
Are you an aspiring novelist, a hobby writer, or a burgeoning poet? Have you tried your hand at nonfiction essays or playwriting? If so, you might be a great candidate for a national, regional, or state writing competition for high school students. Although specifics of each competition vary widely, these
In our experience, students who struggle with the college essay often fall into two categories. In the first group are students who approach their essays as if they were writing a resume, trying to pack in every accomplishment they can claim since childhood. Let’s call them “listers.” The second kind
Lukas Corey, Principal Admissions Counselor At most universities, you are allowed to see your application and the reviewers’ comments upon request. I decided to see my Yale application and what the reviewers wrote about it recently, and what they said about my letters of recommendation was particularly intriguing. Applying
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