Essay Scoop: Washington University St. Louis Essays

Washington University in St. Louis is an incredible school. Make sure your Washington University essays are stellar, and you’re on the right track.
How To Include A Portfolio In Your College Application

Today, it’s a growing trend amongst college applicants to not only include the standard information in college applications, but also a digital portfolio.
When Are College Applications Due? College App Deadlines!

It’s fall semester and all of a sudden, everyone around you is talking about college application deadlines… and you hear a lot of conflicting answers. It’s totally okay to be confused! Don’t let that confusion stop you from asking questions.Â
Parents of Juniors: Let’s Talk About The Waitlist

You may be asking yourself, “The waitlist? My student is a junior! Why would I worry about the waitlist?”
While your application season is still months away, that doesn’t mean your college prep should wait until then. In this article, I’ll discuss the specific reasons why thinking about the waitlist when you student is in 11th grade instead of 12th grade can help you through the process.
Guides: How I Got Into Stanford

Martha Collins, a Stanford alum, shares her Stanford admissions story. She discusses her tips for best approaching the application process and what she feels made her application stand out.
Ninth Grade Parents: Have Your Student Build A High School Portfolio

If you do end up needing a portfolio – for a summer program, contest, scholarship application, or anything else – there is nothing worse than facing a stack of college admission applications… and realizing you haven’t kept track of awards, projects, or even well-written English and history papers. Having concrete examples of student work and accomplishments easily on hand will make your family life much less stressful, especially if you aren’t having to hunt through boxes in the attic to meet a last-minute deadline.
Top Computer Engineering Programs

Why not pursue your passion for all things computer science and its hardware, and major in computer engineering? Check out these top computer engineering programs!
When to Start on Your College Essays? Now!

The beginning of your summer, your rising senior year, is the perfect time to start planning your first college essay. Your mind is no longer full of the memorized facts, equations, and extracurricular scheduling of the school year. You also are likely to have more time to dedicate the process of brainstorming, writing, and editing that are necessary to write a thoughtfully organized and meaningful essay.Â
Do not sell yourself short in waiting to write this all-important piece that will be a deciding factor as to whether or not you are accepted to the school of your dream; start now!
Pre-Med Opportunities This Summer Staying Safe

Volunteering at the local hospital is a no-go, and research programs at colleges are generally canceled. Pre-med summer options?
So what are your options if standard pre-med activities usually involve direct contact with people?