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How Learning Counselling Skills Can Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

Key Soft Skills Every Education Professional Should Master

ACT vs SAT: What’s the Difference?

Understanding the differences between the ACT and the SAT will usually help you make this critical decision.

Gap Year Strategies: Turning Time Off Into a Standout Application Asset

5 Ways to Maximize Your Summer Opportunities

If you don't know where to start, read on. Here are 5 summer opportunities to make sure you're staying ahead of the curve.Â

Should I Submit an Arts Supplement?

Whether you're a visual or performing artist, you might want to consider submitting an Arts Supplement! Scroll down to read our FAQ.

How to Apply to US College as an International Student

Want to attend college in the US as an international student, but don't know how to apply? The process to admissions overseas is difficult.

Book Club: Reads for the Well-Rounded Student

Becoming well-read introduces innumerate opportunities. With that in mind, this installment in our Book Club series lists out reads for the well-rounded student.

Keep Your Kids Learning with a Fun, Educational Summer!

"Summer slide"? Instead, this article discusses how parents can support their students with a fun, educational summer project.

Tips from Columbia University Admissions Officer

In this post, we asked a former Columbia University admissions officer for some helpful college advice for high school students.

Student Spotlight: How I Got Accepted to MIT

Have you ever been curious what kind of person it takes to get accepted to MIT? Let's meet Nanette!

Should You Get a Part-time Job in College?

Keeping a few things in mind as you think through the decision will help you through the process and help you decide whether a part-time job in college is right for you.

How to Begin Your AP Courses Tactic

Throwing AP courses onto a transcript is hardly the easy route it's made out to be. Consider, instead, this alternate goal to focus your AP courses tactic.

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