A Complete List of NCAA Division I Schools for Student Athletes
The NCAA Division I consists of over 350 schools and 6,000 teams within these colleges. Sports conferences such as the SEC, Big 10, Pac 12, and ACC are composed of Division I schools. While the Ivy League schools are part of Division 1, they don’t offer athletic scholarships to students. Scholarships and enrollment are not only […]
Self-Directed Project Ideas for Every Field
Self-directed projects entail any initiative that you take up on your own — you can create a plan for it, organize a team, and brainstorm the various steps and carry them out. These projects help showcase initiative to colleges. Plus, you get to dive deeper into your interests and explore new passions. As you develop […]
Should You Go to Law School or Business School?
So, you’ve started thinking about graduate school. You have analytical skills, writing abilities, and strong communications that can help you either thrive in business or take it to the legal field and get a JD. How do you decide whether you should attend law school or business school? It’s not an easy decision. To help […]
30 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing 9th and 10th Grade Extracurriculars
Many students underestimate the impact freshman and sophomore year of high school have on your college applications. When it comes to extracurriculars, freshman year is an excellent time to explore your interests and join a variety of clubs. Try to join 2-3 clubs in 9th grade to get a feel for what you enjoy—you’ll have […]
Should You Take A Gap Year Before College?
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, numerous students have started to consider whether or not they should take a gap year before college. While many admitted candidates have deferred, there is also a large portion of high school seniors who are planning to take gap years even before they have started applying to college. If […]
Have You Found the Right Personal Statement Topic?
You’re a high school senior getting ready to take the plunge and work on one of the most significant components of your college application. Your Common App personal statement is a 650-word essay that conveys why you are a unique candidate to admissions officers. As a result, you must not take the decision of choosing […]
Which College Should You Commit to: 20 Questions to Ask Yourself
Deciding where to go isn’t a decision that is to be taken lightly. You’re deciding your path for the next four years, and possibly your career trajectory after graduation. There are multiple factors to consider – from location to course offerings to what daily life in the college is like. So, it’s time to revisit […]
Medical School Application Final Steps Checklist
Now that it’s officially May, the AMCAS submission date is inching closer. Hopefully, by now you’ve completed your prerequisites, received your MCAT score, and received enough shadowing and volunteering hours under your belt. However, because the process is so competitive, you never know whether you’ve done enough. We’ve prepared a checklist for you to look […]
Your MBA Application Timeline
If you plan to apply to an MBA program in the coming months, you will want to ideally submit your applications before the Round 1 deadlines in September and October. This means that you will need to utilize the start of the year to work on your essays and other admissions materials. But before you […]
What Counts In the Common App Honors Section? A Checklist
If you received more than five, please add the five most important to you.” Often, many applicants aren’t sure exactly what counts as an “academic honor” and how successful students should be in a given field or subject in order for it to be considered for a spot on the Common App. Truth is, these […]