The Common Application is an online college application system used by hundreds of colleges and universities. It allows students to conveniently fill out their standard information one time for Common App schools – rather than…
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Unsure of Which College is Right for You?
Not sure which college is right for you? Make a college wish list – what’s important to you in a school? What is your ideal class size? What kind of weather will you want to…
8 Ways to Get Ahead During Spring Break
Spring break is an excellent time to prepare for college – use this free time to plan for your future! The Princeton Review released a list of 8 great ways to prep for college and…
Grades, Test Scores and Extracurriculars, Oh My
Grades and test scores are huge factors that help get you into college, but schools also want to see what you choose to do with your free time. College admissions counselors have a goal of…
Everything You Need to Know About Letters of Recommendation
Your college applications say a lot about you – how well you do in school, your test scores, your hobbies and passions, and your personal statements. However, colleges also want to learn more about you…
Benefits of College Internships
According to U.S. News, internships throughout college can better prepare you for the “real world” post-grad! Also, internships can not only help you decide which career path is best fit for you, but can help…
3 Effective Ways to Start High School
For many, freshman year of high school marks the transition from child to adult. It also serves as a transition to a focus on college. For the first time ever, many parents are thinking about…
How to Create Your College List
How to Create Your Perfect College List! Creating your ideal college list can be a challenge. There are over 4,000 colleges in the United States. That is a lot of schools with which to…
10 Steps to Start Your College Plan
10 Easy Steps to Start Your College Plan! Time and time again we are asked to give families a “how to” book for preparing for college. Well we thought we’d do just that! Below…
California Residents: Is College Admissions Harder?
For all of you California residents is college admissions harder? A blog post recently made on HuffingtonPost.com paints the picture that higher education is a bigger challenge for students living in California. In the…