Work Experience for Business School: What the Top Programs Look For
Work Experience for Business School: What the Top Programs Look For You might be almost done with college and wondering when it’s time to apply to business school. Or, you have been working out of college for a couple of years and aren’t sure if you’re ready to pursue that MBA you’ve always wanted to. […]
The Best Undergraduate Engineering Schools
The Best Undergraduate Engineering Schools Whether it has always been your dream career, or you discovered your prowess one fine Tuesday in the middle of physics lab, if you wish to study engineering, why wait until graduate school? Consider applying to one of the best undergraduate engineering schools in the country. Attending an undergraduate engineering […]
AP US History Study Tips: How to Ace Your APUSH Exam
AP US History Study Tips: How to Ace Your APUSH Exam Worried about your workload in AP US History? While there are no magic shortcuts, I can offer some advice. For starters, you should know that not all work is created equal. A New York Times article about how hard APUSH students have to work […]
The Common App vs. The Coalition Application: Key Similarities and Differences
The Common App vs. The Coalition Application: Key Similarities and Differences Along with the corresponding increases in total application numbers and applications submitted per student, there comes an increase in application-oriented anxiety. The sheer coordination of competing logistics — different essays, different testing requirements, different deadlines, different forms — can feel dizzying. It’s no surprise […]
Why I Loved Being a Stanford Student
Why I Loved Being a Stanford Student Putting how much I enjoyed my Stanford experience into words is hardly possible. I was THAT Stanford student who expressed my love of Stanford to every single person I met. Stanford is known for its absurdly low acceptance rate (4.8%!), and academically challenging environment. But it is so […]
8 Good Habits for High School Students
8 Good Habits for High School Students By the time you enter high school you have developed lots of habits: some good, some bad, and some ugly. Your high school years are the perfect time to specifically cultivate a new routine that will help you on your way to getting into your dream colleges. The […]
How to Get Into UPenn
How to Get into UPenn Whether it’s been your dream school for as long as you remember, or you’re considering it when working on your college list and looking through the Ivies, you might be drawn to the University of Pennsylvania. If you’re wondering how to get into UPenn, you’re not alone – UPenn received […]
Demonstrated Interest in Colleges: How Much Does it Matter?
Demonstrated Interest in Colleges: How Much Does it Matter? If you’re excited about applying to a particular college, you’ve probably told your family and friends all about it. Sometimes, however, only telling the people you’re close to isn’t enough. Throughout your application process, many colleges also want to know whether you really want to attend […]
The Best Scholarships for 11th Graders
The Best Scholarships for 11th Graders Everyone knows that college is expensive. Thankfully, there are many different scholarships to help students and their families with the heavy cost. You might think it’s something to worry about later, but you don’t have to wait until senior year to secure some of this money. Plus, winning one […]
Schools That Require Subject Tests: A Comprehensive Guide
Schools That Require Subject Tests: A Comprehensive Guide Even before you started applying to college, you were probably aware that standardized testing is an important part of the application process. You’ve at least heard of the SAT. As your turn to apply to college approaches and you’re looking through requirements at different schools, you’ll come […]