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50 Incredible Research Opportunities for High School Students

This article explores the myriad of incredible research opportunities accessible to high school students this year. Let’s dive in.

30 Art Internships for High School Students for 2026

Top 12 art internships designed specifically for high school students! Each program offers a stepping stone toward a fulfilling career in the arts.

Best D2 Schools With High Acceptance Rate (2026)

With nearly 300 schools, a D2 school may be the best of both worlds: less expensive institution with a balance of academics and competition.

Top 50 Best Universities & Colleges in New York (2026)

Like other top schools across the country, those in NY receive thousands of applications from highly qualified students every year.

Letters of Recommendation Explained

You've done everything to make yourself an attractive college applicant. But there's one more piece: letters of recommendation.

Senior Strategies: Talking to Current College Student(s)

At this point in time, the application part of college planning is slowly winding down. Before looking to the new calendar year, applicants should take advantage of the extended breaks to reconnect with friends and classmates who are returning from their first semester of college.

Junior Journey: 3 Ways to Find Your Best Fit School

I got lucky. When I went to U.C. Santa Cruz, I thought it would be the worst. I really wanted to be at the ever-prestigious and renowned U.C. Berkeley, and even with a high SAT score, my relatively low GPA wasn't enough to cut it.

Graduating High School Early

Today, we're going to discuss graduating high school early from a college admissions perspective.

UC Berkeley News: The Global Lives Project

On the UC Berkeley campus, you may see a screen that takes up the size of the wall. This is the latest Berkeley news, known as the Global Lives Project.

Finishing Apps Before the Holidays

This article will take you through some pointers on finishing apps before the holidays, so you can enjoy yourself instead.

Senior Strategies: Writing the Common App

With nearly every single private school on the platform, almost every applicant will complete this one. So, let's get writing the Common App!

3 Brain Hijacks to Stop Procrastinating

You've checked your phone so many times that your wrist is sore. So, you take a break, staring at the ceiling. Maybe it's time for a snack? Maybe it's time to go to bed early? But maybe, just maybe,Â it's time to stop procrastinating on your big assignment.

Harvard News: University Helping Hunger

These questions of alleviating hunger are at the front of Harvard news. In this article, we investigate how they are answering.

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