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How to Choose the Right College for You

You Have College Acceptance Letters—Now What? Your student has acceptance letters in hand. That’s worth celebrating. The next step is making those important college decisions. After months (or years) of hard work, applications, and anticipation,…
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Is College Prep Part of Your Winter Plans?

Is College Prep Part of Your Winter Plans? Winter break is a great opportunity for high school students at every grade level to focus on college preparation. This time away from classes and exams gives students the chance to reflect on their…
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How Hard is it to Get into an Ivy League School?

The Ivy League has long been a symbol of academic prestige and opportunity. With acceptance rates often in the single digits, these universities attract some of the most talented students in the world. So, how difficult is it to secure a place?…
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What Does Rolling Admissions Mean?

What Is Rolling Admissions? Parents navigating college applications often feel like everything comes down to one final deadline. But not every school follows the high-pressure “apply-by-November-or-else” model. Enter rolling admissions,…

Do You Still Need Essay Writing Programs in an AI Era?

Even with AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard being easily accessible and quick to churn out thousands of words with a keystroke, you still need to know how to write strong personal statements. We understand how easy it would be to input the prompt…
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Is Early Admissions a Good Thing?

When it comes to the college application process, you’d be surprised how much timing factors into things. Despite this, many students wonder if applying through early action or early decision – a.k.a. early admissions – is actually worth…
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15 Top Summer Programs for High School Students (2026 Guide)

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Last Updated: February 2026 Jump-To Glossary How to Choose the Right Summer Program Top 15 Summer Programs for High School Students Pre-College Summer Programs for High School Students Free Summer Programs for High School Students …
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Are College Admissions Counselors Worth It?

Applying to college can be a stressful and confusing process for both you and your child. Between testing changes, testing timelines, creating a study plan, and narrowing down college lists, it’s easy for the college application process to…
You may be able to save time in college with AP credit. Contact your local C2 for help today!

AP Credit Policies at Top Colleges (Updated for 2025 Admissions)

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As you get ready to apply to college, you might wonder what will happen with all those AP exams you worked so hard to prepare for. Depending on a college’s AP credit policies and your scores, you might be able to knock out an entire year worth…