
15 Top Summer Programs Still Accepting Applications (2025)
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, HIGH SCHOOLJump-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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Rock the New School Year with These Back to School Tips
HIGH SCHOOLSo you’ve finished your back to school retail therapy and there’s a pile of folders, binders, highlighters, and pens waiting to be organized into your backpack. Ready or not, it’s time for the new school year to start. Take advantage of…

Are College Admissions Counselors Worth It?
College Adm, COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, HIGH SCHOOLApplying 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…

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…

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…

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…

Can You Improve Your GPA in One Semester?
HIGH SCHOOL, STUDY SKILLS, TUTORINGYour GPA is more than just a number: It’s a reflection of your grades and a big deal in college admissions and scholarship options. If you want to increase your GPA fast, the good news is it’s possible to improve your grades in one semester.
This…

When Can You Take the SAT in 2025?
HIGH SCHOOL, SAT, TEST PREP, Test PrepStaying on top of the 2025 SAT® test dates helps your child create an ideal timeline for the upcoming school year. Once they know when they should finalize their scores, they can work backwards to determine the best SAT test date for their…