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UC Application Tips: How to Prepare for When the Portal Opens

UC application tips to stay ahead: Learn key steps, tasks, and timelines to prepare before the UC portal opens on August 1. Don’t wait!

What are the Best Engineering Colleges in the U.S.?

If you are debating which engineering college to go to, consider these tips to help you pick the best one for you.

25 Best Business Schools For Undergraduates (2025 Edition)

Looking to major in business for your undergraduate degree? Here are the top business schools for undergrads in the United States!

Carnegie Mellon Acceptance Rate: How Hard Is It to Get In?

What is driving Carnegie Mellon’s shrinking acceptance rate — and more importantly, what does this mean for today’s high school students?

How to Write a Summary Statement for a Resume

Stuck on the summary statement for a resume? There are two main types of statements. Below are examples of each, and tips on how to write yours!

Taking College Courses in High School

What are the benefits of taking college courses in high school? Does it give students a legÂ up in their college applications?Â

Book Club: Reading for College Readiness

As promised, we are back with our book recommendations for February! If you missed our first post in January, we talked about the positive impact a love for reading can have on college readiness.

College Admission Trends in 2019

As we begin to wind up the 2018-19 college admission cycle, our seniors anxiously await their college application outcomes. Meanwhile, we have begun to think ahead to the next cycle of college admissions. Each year the National Association for College Admission CounselingÂ (NACAC) produces an insightful report on the State of College Admission. Let's dig into the college admission trends we observe in 2019.

Great Study Habits from Freshman Year to Graduation

Students should have a plan to tackle the increasing schoolwork. Naturally, good effective study habits should be an important aspect of that plan.Â

STEM Summer Programs For Girls

Girls-only STEM summer programs encourage girls to study STEM. EncourageÂ young womenÂ in middle and high school to participate!

Paying for Graduate School

Paying for graduate school can be a challenge for many students. Different factors play a role in how much graduate school costs. A master's degree program can be finished in one to two years in most cases, and the average yearly tuition can cost $30,000 to $40,000,Â according to Peterson's.

International Enrollments In US Colleges Declining

Across the board, international enrollments in US colleges are declining; in this article, we'll dig deeper into this trend.

Planning Your College Visits

When you are strategic, you can use your college visits efficiently and really find a school that's the bestÂ match for you.

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