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The Problem with ED: Why Early Decision Can Cost You

Considering ED? Early Decision can raise your admission odds, but it can also limit your options. Let’s define what Early Decision could cost you.

105 Colleges That Accept a 3.3 GPA

This article will explore 105 colleges that accept a 3.3 GPA, provide detailed profiles of the top options, and offer tips to boost your application.

Top Coding and Computer Science Summer Programs

If you're interested in coding, enrolling in a programming summer program is a great way to launch your academic and career readiness in computer science (CS).

Different Types of Doctors: 2026 Full List with Salaries

With the countless medical specialties available, it can be difficult for high school and college students to choose which medical field suits their goals best.

School Scoop: Top Bay Area High Schools

These schools possess outstanding academics, and strengths in specific niches. Here are some of our top picks for Bay Area high schools, below.Â

School Scoop: Which Type of High School to Attend?

As a middle schoolers prepare for high school, they face an important choice. What type of high school would be best for them?

How to Get Recruited as a College Athlete

Accepted into elite schools at much higher rates with lower academic requirements?Â So, how does one get recruited as a college athlete?

Student Scoop: Carnegie Mellon

When you fuse the best of those and add a hint of afternoon-bagpipe-playing-in-the-middle-of-campus, the result is profoundly unique: Carnegie Mellon.

College Admissions Trends For 2018

How to Select Your High School

Middle school is finally over! While students are getting ready for the summer, they also have a new daunting task: how to select your high school.

How I Got an Internship as a High Schooler

Curious about landing an internship as a high schooler? Great! Let's talk about what that might look like for you.

5 Tips: EECS Major at UC Berkeley

Being an EECS major at UC Berkeley is analogous to toiling for long hours in front of a computer, either cramming course materials or finishing up a programming assignment.

Showcase Leadership in College Applications

But what do admissions officers really want to see? How can a student translate leadership in college applications?

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