There is no denying how great community service can be. But did you know it can help you get into your college of choice too?
You know how important community service for high school students is. Especially now, during the summer before your senior year, when you know that your college applications will need to show that you are “well-rounded” and “community-oriented.” Continue reading Community Service: Do Good and Look Good To Colleges
It feels a lot like waiting for someone to ask you to prom. It’s the scary place between acceptance and rejection.
Applying to college is supposed to be clear cut, right? You’re supposed to get an acceptance or a rejection. Acceptances are great. Rejections sting a little. Either way, at least you know where you stand. Continue reading College Waitlist Tips You Need to Know
There are so many things that I wish I could whisper in the ear of my 18-year-old self.
It hasn’t been too long since I was enduring the daily college grind. Just a few years ago, a few months after graduation, I was carefully slipping my diploma out of a sealed envelope and into a polished frame. Continue reading 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before College
There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding whether to retake the SAT’s or not.
This question comes up quite often: should you retake the SAT’s to improve your score? And the reality is, there is no simple answer. There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding whether to retake the SAT’s or not. Continue reading Should You Retake the SAT’s to Improve Your Score?
Seniors—Congratulations! Sit down, take a deep breath, and smile. You’re in. But there’s still work to do.
Choosing a college ranks among the most important decisions a person makes in his or her lifetime. It requires a lot of thought. You’ve told some colleges that you like them, and one or more have said that they like you back. But you can only go to one college, so you’ll need to break some hearts. Continue reading What to Consider When Choosing a College
It’s a great idea to bulk up your reading list while you’re preparing and studying for the SAT.
Did you know that frequent readers tend to do better on the Writing and Critical Reading portions of the SAT, which make up more than 50 percent of the test questions? It’s a great idea to bulk up your reading list while you’re preparing and studying for the SAT. Continue reading Prepare For the SAT’s With This Summer Reading List
Congratulations! You’ve received a college acceptance letter! Few things feel as satisfying as knowing years of hard work have come to fruition. It also means that it’s time to make one of the more important decisions of your life.
The summer before college is the optimal time to get yourself ready for life as a college student. We know how you can use this time wisely.
As you recuperate from your senior year of high school and look forward to your freshmen year of college, your mind is probably swirling with thoughts of classes, dorm-living and making new friends—all of the fun you will have at college.
You still have one year left of high school. You can do this! Use this time to prepare for college with these two essential tips.
You’ve still got another year of high school to survive. How are you going to use that time? I won’t insult your intelligence by telling you that you should focus on getting good grades. You know that. But here are two things you definitely should do to prepare for college – as soon as you can.
Continue reading Do These Two Things Immediately to Prepare for College Next Year
The summer before senior year is finally here. There are a lot of things to think about, including college. Here are some of our best tips.
There are a million ways to spend the summer before senior year. I realize, of course, that your own situation is going to be a big factor. Maybe you need to work two jobs instead of just one to make sure that you can pay for school or to have enough pocket money. Maybe you need to do some extra course work to make sure that your grades are in sync with your college choices.
Continue reading Make the Most of the Summer Before Senior Year