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Summer Internships vs. Summer Programs: What Actually Matters?

Not sure about your summer plans? Here's a practical way to think through your decision between a summer internship or a summer program.

110 Colleges That Accept a 3.6 GPA

This article will explore 110 colleges that accept a 3.6 GPA, provide detailed profiles of the top options, and offer tips to boost your application.

Best Colleges To Get Into With a 3.5 GPA (Top 70 Picks)

Many students consider a GPA of 3.5 equivalent to being “good enough” for most colleges. Are they right? Is a 3.5 GPA good?

50 Best Business Schools For Undergraduates (2026 Edition)

Looking to major in business for your undergraduate degree? Here are the top business schools for undergrads in the United States!

Should I Apply To BSMD Programs?

They go by many names. 8-year programs, direct med school, guaranteed medical school, etc. BS/MD programs allow high-achieving high school students committed to a career in medicine to lock down their track towards becoming a doctor. While few in number, many applicants latch onto these programs as an opportunity to streamline their way into medical school.

How Much Do Alumni Interviews Really Matter?

Someone who has some inscrutable amount of control over your future with that college. How much do alumni interviews really matter, after all?

The Pros and Cons to Declaring a Major on Your Application

What does this mean for you? To provide clarity, we'll review the pros and cons to declaring a major on your college application.

Organizing Yourself To Meet College Application Deadlines

There are a lot of dates to remember when you're applying to college, and it can be difficult to keep track of everything. Therefore, organization is key to a successful college application process. There's no need to feel overwhelmed though; with just a little planning and the right tools, you'll be ahead of the curve.

Making the Most of Senior Year

What else can you do, to make sure you're making the most of senior year?

Social Factors in Choosing a College

Less commonly discussed, though, are the social factors in choosing a college. Let's fix that.

A Parent’s Role in the College Application Process

It can be difficult to know how to best help your child. A parent's role in the college application process, while critical, doesn't need to be so black or white.

Should You Start a New Club?

You look at your extracurriculars. "No, it’s not enough," you worry. "Maybe I should start a new club. Environmental Club? Knitting Club?"

How To Sell That Perfect-Fit College to Family

How can you, as a student, effectively sell that perfect fit college to your parents and/or guardians?

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