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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.

Senior Strategies: 4 Productivity Hacks for Students

Upperclassmen facing the freedom of graduation will especially want to have some tricks up your sleeve. Here are four great productivity hacks for students.

Junior Journey: Specific Study Tips for Science

Science offers the opportunity to participate as you learn. How can you study to get higher grades? Use the following study tips for science:

How Sports Can Help You Get Into a Top School

Sports success demonstrates some important personal qualities! So let's take a closer look at how sports can help you get into a top school.

Spotlight: How I Got Into a Top Liberal Arts College

I had no idea where Oberlin, OhioÂ was. Not to mention the fact that it was a top liberal arts college and potentially, my future.

Early Decision vs. Early Action

From regular decision to early decision vs. early action, there is a lot to learn. Below are the most common types of decisions and what they mean.

Does Senior Year GPA Matter?

Colleges will often post a GPA "minimum" that each student must have. So, does senior year GPA matter?

Junior Journey: How to Improve Test Taking Skills

Do you wish you were able to get a top score on every test? Some people can easily do well on standardized tests while others really struggle. If you do poorly on tests, there are strategies that can help.

5 Ways to Ace Any College Interview

Here are a few tips from Empowerly on how to become an impressive interviewee during a college interview:Â

Guides: Carnegie Mellon University

Known universally for its renowned computer science program, Carnegie Mellon University has long been a school on any STEM student's radar.

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