Even the thought of college applications can be stressful to high school students. Here are some tangible ways to get ahead, starting in sophomore year.
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With so many test-optional colleges, does the SAT even matter? Here’s why we think so!
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What should you write your college essay on? Can you write the same essay for multiple colleges? Here, we’ll answer these questions and more about the Common App essay!
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Preparing your college applications can seem like a daunting task! Here’s are some tips to make it easier!
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The US is a great place to go if you’re looking to study abroad. However, here are a couple things to consider before making the move, and other helpful things to know!
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Recommendation letter writers get requested to write tons of letters — here’s how to help them out and make your letter stand out!
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College interviews are an integral part of the application process. Impress the admissions department with five easy and effective tips to nail it!
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College interviews can be scary and intimidating. Not sure how to prepare? Read this blog about the different topics you will be asked about and how to be ready to give great answers!
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Learn about the changes made to the new Digital SAT, potential issues with the switch from physical to digital SATs, how performance in Reading Comprehension and Math are affected by moving from pen and paper to a computer, challenges facing students from underserved schools in this new format, and more.
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Learn about the changes made to the new Digital SAT, potential issues with the switch from physical to digital SATs, how performance in Reading Comprehension and Math are affected by moving from pen and paper to a computer, challenges facing students from underserved schools in this new format, and more.
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Learn about the changes made to the new Digital SAT, potential issues with the switch from physical to digital SATs, how performance in Reading Comprehension and Math are affected by moving from pen and paper to a computer, challenges facing students from underserved schools in this new format, and more.
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Definitive list of Midwestern US schools that give merit-based full ride scholarships and free tuition scholarships (current October 2022)!
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The “test-optional” policy was necessary at the beginning of the pandemic, when students were unable to take the SATs in person; this policy is now less relevant. Today, there are still many reasons why students should opt into taking the SAT.
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A definitive list of Southern US schools that give merit-based full-ride scholarships and free tuition scholarships (current September 2022)!
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Senate Bill 118 has allowed UC Berkeley to admit the students that they were prepared to lose. It is important that students are not robbed of higher education, especially if they work hard to ensure that they are college-ready and great candidates for schools like UC Berkeley.
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MIT’s head of admissions, Stu Schmill (also an MIT grad!), announced that “after careful consideration within our office, and with the unanimous support of our student-faculty advisory committee — [we have] decided to reinstate our SAT/ACT requirement for the foreseeable future.”
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As an international applicant to schools in the United States, you probably also have a lot of questions about everything from logistics to student life. Applying to colleges in the United States involves a lot of steps, and attending the college adds even more. So what makes it worth it despite all of the difficulties involved? And how do you apply successfully?
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Brown University is known as a leading research university, with an academic curriculum that differs from the other Ivies and works to “foster and promote students’ curiosity, creativity, and intellect to drive academic excellence.”
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How to calculate a budget based on what you really need to pay and earn while in college
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For most people who go to college, financial factors are EXTREMELY important - many folks will choose their college based on the financial aid package. Because they’re not all the same - there are a lot of numbers and a lot of factors to consider - it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the different letters! Here are four sample financial aid letters broken down to help you understand how to take yours apart!
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