15 Top Summer Programs Still Accepting Applications (2025)

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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 FAQs: High School Summer…
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Rock the New School Year with These Back to School Tips

So 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…
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Are College Admissions Counselors Worth It?

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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…

What Does a College Admissions Counselor Do?

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Between 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

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Deciding 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…
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When Should You Start Researching Colleges?

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Picking 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…
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Are Standardized Tests Still Required for College Admissions in 2025?

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After 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?

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Your 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?

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Staying 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…