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How to Find Summer Scholarships (and Get Ahead)

Discover how to find and win college scholarships during the summer. Maximize your chances for financial aid before application season begins!

How to Use College Rankings (Without Obsessing Over Them)

That’s right; college rankings don’t have to be toxic. Learn how to understand and use rankings strategically in your college application process.

College Tour Tips: Questions You Should Be Asking

Maximize your college campus visit! Discover key questions to ask on tours for insights into academics, student life, and your ideal university fit.

College Essay Brainstorming Techniques That Actually Work

Stuck on your college essay? Discover proven brainstorming techniques to find your unique story and write a standout application. Get started now!

College Visits: Do They Really Matter For Admissions?

Today, we'll use this to answer the question of college visits: do they matter for admissions, really?

What Does “Treat Big Exams Like A Class” Mean?

It's a great question. Let's break down the strategy behind "treat big exams like a class" recommendations.

The Benefits Of Waiting To Apply To Law School: Part II

f you're thinking about pursuing a legal career in the near future, there are many benefits to waiting a year or two to apply to law school.

Guaranteed College Admissions Boost: Pt 1 Extracurricular Story

No matter what your choice, think about using summer to frame your extracurricular story.

Quantity vs. Quality: Meaningful Extracurricular Activities

They will ask deep questions about what you are passionate about, and what drives you. So, it's in your interests to have experienced meaningful extracurricular activities in order to answer these questions.

The Benefits Of Waiting to Apply to Law School: Part I

Interested law school applicants would do well to consider waiting a year or two to apply to law school. Â

Should I Go To Law School?

Usually the first question I get from potential law school applicants is, Should I go to law school? It's a question that every aspiring law applicant should ask.

Getting Accepted To A Top Law School: What Matters

To give you a little more context, let's dive into the process of getting accepted to a top law school.

Insights into Critical College Admissions Data

College admissions data gives students and families more tools to empower their future.

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