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.
Parents: My Student Identifies As LGBTQ+

As parents, we want our students to thrive in college. How can we make sure our students thrive while accepting and growing into their identities? Parents and loved ones of LGBTQ+ students, read on for more.
Highlighting The Most Supportive Colleges For LGBTQ+ Students

In this article we have outlined these 5 colleges as being the most supportive and accepting of LGBTQ+ students.
Top 16 STEM Summer Programs

Apply to STEM summer programs for high school students? Which ones are still accepting applications anyway? We’ve got you covered.
College Autism and Accessibility Support

There are college accessibility support resources available to you to mitigate obstacles, and you deserve to thrive.
Top 5 Study Habits To Succeed At The SAT

For many high school students, the SAT evokes fear or trepidation. As a result, one of the biggest mistakes students make is putting off preparing for it; and worse, cramming for it at the last minute. Both college admission counseling professionals and your local high school counselors will strongly warn you against studying in the […]
Essay Scoop: How to Answer UCLA Essays

UCLA wants college students with rich experiences and diverse perspectives to compose the incoming classes. Below is some helpful advice on how to respond to each of the UCLA essays!
How to Prioritize Application Tasks When Time is Running Out

Struggling to stay organized and on time? We’ll walk you through how to prioritize your college application tasks, even if time is running out.
Best GPA Calculators for Students

Find the best high school GPA calculators for college applications. Learn weighted vs. unweighted, avoid big mistakes, and use tools to raise your GPA.