How to Put the “Student” in Student Athlete
Being a student athlete in high school is hard because you have to balance school work with crazy practice times. It’s easy to say “well I like soccer more than calculus, so I’ll spend more time on soccer” or “my basketball skills are more likely to get me into a top university than my grades.” What a lot of students forget is that it’s a lot easier to be a college athlete if you’re also a good student.
How Does My GPA Affect College Admissions?
One of the most common questions we get asked every year by high school students revolves around course selection. Often students ask how many Advanced Placement (AP) courses they should take, if they should pursue college courses outside of school, or if they should pursue an International Baccalaureate (IB) program.Â
Plan Your High School Curriculum for College Acceptance
This article discusses how to best plan out your high school curriculum for college acceptance later down the road.
Applying to College As An Asian Student
Applying to college as an Asian student may present certain obstacles, but there are opportunities to stand out as well.
How I Got Accepted to Wake Forest University
I was destined to go to Wake Forest. In this article, I’ll share my story of being accepted to Wake Forest.
Can I Help My Child Manage Stress During College Apps?
This is a question that so many parents find themselves asking when their child is starting the application process. How involved in the process should I be? How often should I check on their progress without seeming pushy? How can I support them so they feel they have the resources to succeed?
Landing Teacher Recommendations for Ivy League Apps
In this analysis, we will take a closer look at teacher recommendations; strategies to asking for two or more letters; and shaping letters of recommendation.
Getting Accepted into UC Berkeley’s Global Management Program
In this article, I’ll talk about strategies to succeed in Berkeley’s Global Management Program from a firsthand perspective.
How to Approach the Daunting Task of Picking AP Classes
While the benefits of AP’s are multiple, you’re still tasked with the choice of picking your AP classes yourself.
