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Do International Experiences Boost College Essays?

How to Handle College Rejection and Deferral

Early decision results from colleges and universities begin arriving in student inboxes as the year winds down. Whether it’s a rejection, deferral, or some other college admissions scenario, our counseling team has advice to help you recover and respond like a champion.

How to Build a Premed Friendly College Application in High School

How To Study More Effectively Using Mind Maps

20 Awesome Internships for High School Students

Seeking the most awesome internships for high school students or other summer high school internships? Check out these top 20 internship opportunities for high school students.

10 Major College Interview Questions to Prepare For

Are you headed to a college interview? If so, check out our list of common college interview questions. We can help you prepare for your upcoming meeting!

Forming an NGO for High School Students

To help you and fellow high school students out, we pulled together the best resources and a recommended “order of operations” for forming an NGO as a teen.

How To Get Into Stanford

If you are interested in applying to Stanford University, here are a few tips you should follow to improve your chances of getting accepted.

Seasonal and Holiday Reflections for Students

Suggestions for seasonal and holiday reflections for students as they move through high school.

How to Edit Your Own Writing Successfully

Whether it’s a research paper for class or a personal statement for your college applications, we have tips on how to edit your own writing successfully. Become better editors!

Excel in These Online Art Competitions

Art-focused high school students need to stand out in college admissions. One way is to excel in online art competitions. Let’s learn how to start.

Five Things to Finish in Fall Semester

There are plenty of things taking up attention in high school. Here’s a list of five things to finish in the fall semester before the time gets away from you.

The Magic Number of Colleges: Why More Isn’t Always Better

The right number of colleges to apply to is different for everyone, and students should aim for a mix of safety, target, and reach schools.

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