
What Does a College Admissions Counselor Do?
College Adm, COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, HIGH SCHOOLBetween juggling coursework, AP® classes, and extracurriculars, high school can be overwhelming for many students. Add standardized test prep, application deadlines, and the constantly changing college landscape into the mix, and you have a…

Summer Checklist for High School Students
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, Resources, School, STUDY SKILLSSummer break is the time to rest and recharge between school years. It’s important to enjoy summer activities, sun, friends, and family, but it’s also a great opportunity to prepare for the school year ahead. We’ve created a summer checklist…

College Lists Made Simple: Factors Every Student Should Consider
College Adm, COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, HIGH SCHOOLDeciding which colleges to apply to is one of the most important—and overwhelming—steps in the admissions process. It is the culmination of all your child’s hard work and a testament to the person they’ve become in the process. But with…

What Makes a Strong College Application?
College Adm, COLLEGE ADMISSIONSHolistic reviews have become a common practice for colleges and universities across the US. As such, a strong college application contains a mix of strong academics and extracurriculars that add depth to your child’s overall profile. Even…

When Should You Start Researching Colleges?
College Adm, COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, HIGH SCHOOLPicking the right college is one of the most important decisions a high school student can make, but when should they start researching? Although most students typically don’t start until junior year, they should start earlier than that. In…

Are Standardized Tests Still Required for College Admissions in 2025?
College Adm, COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, HIGH SCHOOL, Test PrepAfter test-optional policies became the new norm in 2020, ACT® and SAT® requirements for college admissions have been a huge focus for high school students. Fast-forward five years, and the testing policies are once again changing. Some schools…

Understanding SAT Scores: 15 Frequently Asked Questions
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSStudents planning for college often realize that the process is both exciting and stressful. Those who aspire to go to the best universities face an extremely competitive process. Often, the admissions process will involve taking the SAT, a…

College Admissions: What to Do & When
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSA lot of students think of “college admissions” as “applying to college,” but the college admissions process starts long before you start filling out applications. We’ve broken down some of the biggest college admissions milestones…

15 Top Summer Programs Still Accepting Applications in 2025
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Although summer break seems pretty far off, students who plan to use their summers wisely need to start planning for the best summer programs for high school students now. Moreover, summer offers a lot of unique opportunities for college-bound…