School Guidance Counselor Tips: How to Connect

First off, why is forming a relationship with your guidance counselor important? Read on for more guidance counselor tips.
Ask Me Anything: How I Cracked BS/MD Admissions

Earning a spot in a medical school while in high school? Learn from our counselor Rohith K. what his experience with BS/MD admissions was like.
Learn from our counselor Rohith K. what his experience was like.
Community Service For Students in Social Sciences

For students interested in the social sciences, there are several types of community service opportunities that you can explore.Â
College Choice: Going to the Right College For You

Many students feel they must attend schools with prestigious names. Understanding your college choice process can relieve that pressure.
How to Answer the 2019-20 Common App Essay (Part 2)

We’re going through Common App’s 2019-20 essay prompts, and will be addressing how to stand out for each one of these Common App essays.
Why Ninth Grade is Important for College Admissions

Freshman year of high school can be a very stressful time. Often students are nervous about starting a new school, taking harder classes, and the overwhelming number of new activities they can participate in.
The Most Overhyped Component of College Admissions

There are plenty of components that deserve your focused attention. In our view, this is probably the most overhyped entry in college admissions.
Junior Journey: Tips for Introverted Students

Were you a classic introvert? That’s why we’re bringing you tips for introverted students to help you succeed.
Who Should Not Apply to College Early?

All the talk of early decision and early action regarding college applications can make many high school students think that they, too, should apply to college early. However, early decision or action is not for everyone. While finishing college applications early may sound relieving, some students are susceptible to early rejections instead. So who shouldn’t apply to college early?Â