How to Contact a Lab Supervisor or Professor: A Template
If you’re a high school student interested in conducting research with a local lab or ongoing research project at a university, you need to contact faculty members and see if they would consider serving as your mentor. It can be intimidating to cold email a professor or a field expert. But remember, in most cases, […]
December Checklist for High School Seniors
December of senior year is without a doubt one of the busiest times of a high schooler’s career. You not only have to complete assignments from schools, but almost every college also has deadlines coming up in early January. It can feel like the deadline is far away, but between everything you have to juggle, […]
College Financial Aid Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the FAFSA
Let’s face it – college is expensive. If you’ve been wondering if there are any ways to ease the cost a little bit, you’re probably already familiar with the idea of financial aid. The 2022-2023 edition of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been released already and filling it out can be […]
Your Comprehensive College Application Timeline
If you want to get into your dream school, you must put in the time. Building your candidacy for college requires advance planning and strategy. As you go through high school, there are specific goals to keep in mind every year to give yourself the best chance of getting into your reach schools. We created […]
Getting Into a Top Undergraduate Business School
“As Director of Admissions at the Haas Undergraduate Business Program at UC Berkeley, I witnessed much angst among students during the application process. The angst is justified: while there are many excellent business schools, there are many more students interested in pursuing the degree than available spots.” — Janet Amador Getting into a top undergraduate […]
Junior Year Summer Checklist
If you are about to finish your junior year of high school, congratulations! While college applications don’t demand your attention in eleventh grade, there is always the impending stress to come senior year. One way to make sure the panic doesn’t get out of control is to make the most out of the summer after […]
A Step-By-Step Guide to the Common Application
You’re a motivated high school senior ready to begin the exciting journey of applying to college, and the Common App is your first major step. While the Common App may seem overwhelming at first, understanding each section can make the process more straightforward and less stressful. This e-book walks you through every part of the Common App […]
College Planning Checklist for Every Year of High School
While many students begin seriously thinking about college during junior year, it’s important that you begin preparing as early as freshman year. After all, colleges will be reviewing your entire high school transcript, activities, and accomplishments – starting from 9th grade! Use this checklist from a Northwestern Admissions Reader to make sure you aren’t missing […]
College Application Essentials: What You’ll Need Throughout the Process
Applying to college is a long and grueling process that can undoubtedly seem overwhelming at first glance. But, if you keep track of your deadlines, have essential documents handy, and communicate with your teachers and counselors, the process becomes much easier. To help you understand all the college application essentials, we’ve compiled a list of […]