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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?

3 Examples of Unique and Successful College Essays

Many students spend a lot of time debating the topic of their essay for college applications. While that matters, it doesn't matter as much as how you answer the question put before you. For students struggling to write their college essays, reading examples of unique and successful college essays can get you started.

Navigating a College Website

Here are a couple of suggestions for objectives you might like to meet when navigating a college website.Â

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Wake Forest University Essays

Below is advice on how to respond to the Wake Forest University essays for those of you wondering where to start!

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Tufts Essays

The supplemental writing component of the Tufts essays gives students the opportunity to tell the admission committee about their personal attributes.

Essay Scoop: How to Write University of Virginia Essays

As part of its application requirements UVA asks its applicant to write a short answer response; we provide some advice for with University of Virginia essays.

Who Should Not Apply to College Early?

All the talk of early decision and early action regarding college applications can make many high school students think that they, too, should apply to college early. However, early decision or actionÂ is not for everyone. While finishing college applications early may sound relieving, some students are susceptible to early rejections instead. So who shouldn't apply to college early?Â

11 Colleges with the Best Financial Aid Packages

In this article, we look at what makes a good financial aid package so you can evaluate your offers. Finally, we provide a list containing a number of colleges with the best financial aid packages.

My First College Semester: What Classes Should I Take?

Instead of stressing about what you'll do once you arrive on campus, start planning ahead now for your first college semester.

How to Do Well on the LSAT

If you're applying to law school, then you should know that your scores on the LSAT can make or break your acceptance into certain schools. Therefore, it's imperative that you spend a fair amount of time preparing so you do well. Don't make the mistake of thinking all standardized tests are alike though. While tests like the SAT and the ACT test your knowledge of certain subjects, the LSAT focuses on deductive reasoning. So consider what it means to do well on the LSAT, and how you can practice and prepare to increase your score.

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