How to Approach the Daunting Task of Picking AP Classes

While the benefits of AP’s are multiple, you’re still tasked with the choice of picking your AP classes yourself.
5 Facts All College Counselors Want You To Know

Facts that all college counselors want you to know, whether you’re just beginning your search or ready to invest in your mentorship now.
Are You a Poor Test Taker? Here’s How to Do Well on Exams

For those of you who feel like a poor test taker under standard circumstances, we have some advice. You can still perform your best.
How I Got Accepted to Wake Forest University

I was destined to go to Wake Forest. In this article, I’ll share my story of being accepted to Wake Forest.
How Important Are Extracurricular Activities In College Apps?

Many students ask us how important extracurricular activities are in the college apps process. Let’s break that down.
Plan Your High School Curriculum for College Acceptance

This article discusses how to best plan out your high school curriculum for college acceptance later down the road.
How Does My GPA Affect College Admissions?

One of the most common questions we get asked every year by high school students revolves around course selection. Often students ask how many Advanced Placement (AP) courses they should take, if they should pursue college courses outside of school, or if they should pursue an International Baccalaureate (IB) program.Â
How to Put the “Student” in Student Athlete

Being a student athlete in high school is hard because you have to balance school work with crazy practice times. It’s easy to say “well I like soccer more than calculus, so I’ll spend more time on soccer” or “my basketball skills are more likely to get me into a top university than my grades.” What a lot of students forget is that it’s a lot easier to be a college athlete if you’re also a good student.
How Do Splitter Candidates Work in College Admissions?

Splitter candidates are those that either have a high GPA and low SAT/ACT or vice versa. How do these candidates succeed in college admissions?