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Are You Starting to Look at Colleges?
Consider this advice for first-timers: (Even great students occasionally need a nudge) Sit down and discuss college plans together Research different types of colleges and universities Talk to currents students from colleges of interest Explore websites of colleges of...
SAT and ACT Preparation: Free and Low-cost resources
Rising juniors! Start your test prep over the summer or in the fall. Here are some free and low-cost opportunities (websites, portals, prep books) to prepare for the ACT and SAT. Khan Academy (SAT focused, but also useful for ACT) Khan Academy / College Board Official...
20 Indispensable reads for high school students
Summer is here, a time to relax, spend time with family, engage in fun/interesting activities, and ... read! Here's a list of 20 great books that we recommend for high school students: 1. To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee’s seminal coming-of-age story set in the...
Why “Well-Rounded” Isn’t What Colleges Want
by Jason Patel for Niche Colleges are searching for a diverse student body. They want students with different talents and interests who will make varying contributions to campus. When building a freshman class, colleges aren’t looking to accept hundreds of students...
Tips for the Class of 2022
By Dr. Gina La Monica As the class of 2021 gets ready to embark on their college adventure, the class of 2022 begins to prepare for their college admissions journey. Based on this year’s college acceptance trends, what factors will be important for the next cohort of...
Bigest bang for your buck: honors colleges at public universities
This article is for those of you who are looking into building a “smart” college list this fall. Let’s see…you want small classes, great professors, special residential living communities, school spirit and sports, a relatively large college with lots of options…all...
How College Admissions View Applicants’ Social Media
By Caroline Knorr Hey, all you college-bound kids: What's the easiest thing you can do to impress prospective schools? It's not your GPA. It's not the debate team. It's your Instagram – and your Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube, and any other social media feeds that...
What should rising seniors be doing over the summer?
by Lee Shulman Bierer for High School Counslor Week "Yea, junior year is almost finally over, time for a vacation” is a frequently heard refrain in many households these days. Yes, they absolutely deserve a break, but let me be the bad guy and tell them not to waste...
ACE your college interviews!
An interview is a chance for you to meet with someone who represents the college. It's a great way to show your interest in the college, to start a relationship with people there and to show what you're all about. Here are some types of questions you may encounter and...
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