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Win Big: Best Scholarship Websites in 2025

Ready to find (and win) great scholarships? Explore the best websites of 2025 for college funding. Your path to a debt-free education starts here.

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a College List

Don't sabotage your college dreams! Learn the top three mistakes students make when building their college list and how to avoid them.

5 Proven Ways to Upgrade Your College Essay Introduction

First impressions matter. Let’s transform your college essay with 5 effective ways to upgrade your introduction and “hook” the admissions committees.

Barnard Acceptance Rate: What It Really Takes (2025 Edition)

Unlock Barnard College admissions secrets. Explore the latest acceptance rates, GPA, and SAT/ACT scores for your 2025 application.

Book Club: Critical Reading for Reflection

In our Book Club, we feature top book recommendations for high schoolers! This list highlights some of our favorite options of critical reading for reflection.

Which Top Tier Colleges Don’t Require the SAT?

If test-taking isn't your strong suit, have no fear! Below I have listed five prestigious colleges that do not require you to submit your standardized test scores as well as a comprehensive list of test-optional colleges.

Should I Apply for Financial Aid?

Universities use internal policy, FAFSA, and CSS profile to determine both the type and amount of aid. Should I apply for financial aid?

So You Don’t Know What to Major In…

It can be scary and bewildering if you fall into that "don't know what to major in" category. Luckily, we've been there.

Regular Decision College Application Deadlines 2018-19

In this article, we want to share these key regular decision deadlines with you so you get you college applications in on time.

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.

Getting Accepted into UC Berkeley’s Global Management Program

In this article, I'll talk about strategies to succeed in Berkeley's Global Management Program from a firsthand perspective.

Why Networking in High School and College Matters

Believe it or not, networking in high school and college truly matters. The sooner you start to tune into these opportunities, the better!

Why Ninth Grade is Important for College Admissions

Freshman year of high school can be a very stressful time. Often students are nervous about starting a new school, taking harder classes, and the overwhelming number of new activities they can participate in.

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