Summary: Junior year is an important time during a students’ high school career, but it can also be a busy and demanding season because they’ll be juggling rigorous coursework with early college preparation. Students should create a testing timeline for the SAT or ACT and begin preparing for these standardized exams. Juniors should also begin…
Many students take the ACT for the first time during junior year, often in the winter or spring. It is common not to reach your target score on the first attempt, and many students improve after retaking the test with a more focused preparation plan. Rather than taking the ACT repeatedly without a strategy, students…
After a long school year, you’re probably ready to take a lengthy break. Summer breaks evoke long, lazy days, visits to the beach or park, Netflix binges, and sleeping in. Should you enjoy your summer break? Absolutely! We all deserve and need time to relax, be creative, discover or revisit hobbies, and spend time with…
College entrance examinations have existed for decades. The SAT, first administered by the College Board in 1926, has since undergone numerous changes to its content, duration, and scoring. Its popular counterpart, the ACT, was first introduced in 1959 and has also changed significantly over the years. Do colleges care which exam I take? Good news…
Being accepted by Stanford or an Ivy League University is becoming more and more difficult every year. Admission rates at these top colleges have collapsed by on average 50%. Watch the webinar to learn how to navigate the Stanford and Ivy League admissions process, position your application, and market your candidacy. Read below for an abbreviated transcript,…
As you move through high school, you are probably beginning to wonder, what things actually look good on a college application? You know the importance of getting good grades and scoring well on your ACT or SAT, but haven’t thought much about your college application holistically. Does HOSA look good? Does JROTC look good? Does…
College visits are an important component of your college search process. It’s an opportunity to experience firsthand what it feels like to be on campus. The vibe you get from each visit helps shape your college list and perhaps identify and solidify your Restrictive Early Action or Early Decision schools. So, don’t take your visit…
Because of the Ivy League’s level of prestige and highly esteemed academics, competition for its coveted few freshman class spots is fierce. Hundreds of thousands of students apply each year to the Ivy League from around the world. In a typical application cycle, over 400,000 students apply across all eight Ivy League schools. This Article Will Discuss…
While your performance and potential as a student are most important for post-secondary admission, colleges also care about who you are outside the traditional classroom setting. In fact, they want to see evidence of how you’ve engaged outside of your coursework, whether it’s through sports, volunteering, clubs, or jobs, as this can be a reflection…
Applying to college is exciting, but it can also be stressful. Deadlines, essays, tests, and decisions can feel overwhelming. Mental health matters not just during application season but also when students begin college. Learning to manage stress and recognize warning signs early can make this transition smoother and support long-term well-being. Parents play a key…