How to Make the Perfect Four-Year Plan for You

It’s officially August, and that means high school starts again in a matter of weeks. Before you let an overwhelming feeling of dread wash over you, just take a deep breath. With a little planning and foresight, your high school years can be both rewarding and fun…I promise. It’s time to figure out your perfect four-year plan!
Essay Scoop: How to Answer CalTech Essays

Want to know how to crack the CalTech essays and present your best self to the admissions committee? In this post, we’ll go through each prompt.
Find Your Extracurricular Focus in College Admissions

Students increasingly turn to extracurricular activities to differentiate themselves. Without extracurricular focus, that work goes to waste.
Why It’s OK to Enter College with an Undecided Major

Picking a major is a confusing decision for any student to make. It is even more confusing when you have no idea what you want to do. But an undecided major is okay!
BS/MD Programs: Visions for Acceptance

This article dives into the similarities and differences between standard college applications and BS/MD programs and applications.
Top Schools for Undergraduate Research in 2019

Undergraduate research remains one of the most sought-after qualities in the college search. Students want to know how, when, and where to find opportunities for hands-on projects. Not only do these research projects allow students to express creativity, take control of their education, and delve deeper into their specific interests, it’s a great way to demonstrate leadership and initiative on your resume—”for any career you want to pursue. From humanities to STEM, opportunities to produce independent work under the supervision of a highly-qualified faculty member are a golden ticket to standing out. Convinced?
Here is a run-down of the top spots for undergraduate research in 2019.
Volunteering in High School…Meaningfully

Volunteering in high school can be a moment to define and flex your empathy, all while strengthen your candidacy toward college admission.
College Admissions: Let’s Go Dragon Slaying

Good grades aren’t enough to drive admission to a top tier college. What sets you apart is demonstrable weirdness. We’ll explain.
Should I Apply To College As An Undecided Major?

Applying to colleges admittedly undecided about your major is actually way harder than centering your application around a focused intended major.