The Ultimate College Application Timeline to Help Your Process
The Ultimate College Application Timeline Welcome to the summer before your senior year! At this point, you’re probably excited about your summer plans and a little apprehensive about the college application process. The good news is that having a college application timeline will help you stay on track and relieve a lot of stress (and […]
Tips for Learning to Love Your College Acceptances
Learning to Love Your College Acceptances When I was admitted to the University of Chicago, but not Davidson (my dream school), I failed to accept reality with my college acceptances. Staying up until 2 am every night for the next week, I would stare at the Davidson homepage and romanticize about a life there that […]
How to Tackle Applying to College as a Homeschooler
Applying to College as a Homeschooler Homeschooled for high school? In the past, you might have been in a panic about applying to college as a homeschooler. However, things have definitely changed. As the number of homeschoolers has skyrocketed over the past two decades, so has the number of homeschooler acceptances at top universities. There […]
How to Publish a Research Paper in High School: 8 Journals to Consider
How to Publish a Research Paper in High School: 8 Journals to Consider If you’ve ever wondered how to publish a research paper in high school, you’re not alone. Getting published as a high school student is a major accomplishment that shows initiative, academic curiosity, and writing skill. Whether your interests lie in creative writing, […]
IB vs AP: Which Should You Choose?
IB vs AP: Which is Better? Does your high school offer both AP and IB classes? Which should you choose? Which will help you succeed at getting into the best colleges? IB vs AP is a big and very important choice to make during 10th grade before you commit to your 11th grade courses! What is the […]
Can I Get Into an Ivy? 4 Key Ways to Know if You Qualify for Top Schools
Can I get into an Ivy? 4 key ways to know if you qualify for top schools Every year, thousands of high schoolers ask themselves: Can I get into an Ivy? The answer? Probably not. That’s just statistics. Most people— even most highly qualified people— will not get into an Ivy League School. In 2016, […]
High School Reading List: What to Read Before College
High School Reading List: What To Read Before College Developing a reading habit is critical to success in high school, college, and beyond. Regular reading from a good high school reading list will help you succeed at the college application process. For example, the most effective way to score highly on the Critical Reading section […]
4 Last Minute College Application Tips Before You Press Submit!
4 Last Minute College Application Tips Before you Press Submit! College applications require a lot of time, energy, and thought. It is never a good idea to leave all of the work for the last minute, but there are certain parts you should be thinking about as deadlines come up. Before you hit submit, here are […]