The summer before senior year is a crucial time to build momentum toward your college plans. No matter what your college goals are, the summer months are the perfect time to show colleges that you are driven and ready for…
With the college admissions game only becoming increasingly competitive each year, students are often left wondering how to stand out. The best advice we can offer has been proven over and over again each year: the most prepared students are…
When applying to colleges and programs, it’s not how many activities are on your resume but how significant those activities are that sets candidates apart. Students in high school spend an average of 9.6 hours Monday to Friday on activities…
Regardless of their future career interests, high school students who are curious and enjoy discovering answers to questions should consider adding research to their resume. Doing research in high school isn’t restricted to students interested in the STEM field; there are…
The ACT and SAT are more similar now than ever before since the 2016 redesign of the SAT. But while the two exams have similar features, they do still differ enough that your choice of which to take matters. Deciding which standardized…
The College Board recently announced the SAT will shift from a traditional paper-and-pencil test to a digital exam in 2024. In addition to moving to a digital format, the 2024 SAT will undergo several format changes. In addition to moving…
If you have been deferred from your top universities you have got few options in front of you. First, decide if the university is still your top option. Is the university still your “dream school?” Or have things changed since…
Undergraduate students who want to avoid the lengthy medical school application process should check out Early Assurance Programs. These programs allow undergraduate students to get accepted as early as their sophomore year to medical school. Another bonus is that many…
Times have definitely changed in the past few decades, with many schools now encouraging gap years. In fact, many colleges view candidates with gap years on their resumes as more likely to be ready for college, and also actively welcome…
It's no secret that test-optional policies are becoming more widely accepted among universities, even top tier institutions, but lately, colleges are also moving to an optional stance on their admissions essays. More universities than ever before are ditching the "Why…
