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Your junior year of high school can be stressful if you don't have a plan. Contact your local C2 for help!

A Survival Guide for Your Junior Year of High School

As the weeks and months before college applications are due slip away, high school juniors get busier and more frantic. Fear not! With careful planning, you’ll get through this—and we’re here to help. We hope you find this survival guide…
If you didn't get into your dream college, you're not alone! Contact C2 to plan out your next steps!

On the Bright Side: I Didn’t Get into the College I Want

If you’re among those who didn’t get in at their dream colleges, take heart: you’ve just joined an elite club that includes Tina Fey (rejected from Princeton), Steven Spielberg (rejected from USC School of Cinema Arts twice), former Secretary…

Read These Top College Essay Examples

Writing the college application essay is a daunting task. One great way to get started is to read examples of successful essays. Reading sample college essays gives you great ideas and helps to illustrate what is expected from a good college…
There are plenty of reasons to take the ACT in September, and C2 can help you prep for it!

4 Reasons to Take the ACT in September

With the lazy days of summer drawing to a close, it’s time to look ahead to a new school year – new classes, a new college admissions season, and a new round of test dates. And what better way to mark the end of summer than to wake up early…
C2 is now offering AP Complete for students who need AP class options outside of the normal high school setting.

AP Complete: C2’s New Solution for Growing AP Needs

Angela has a full class schedule and knows she needs one or two more AP courses. That will really make her transcript stand out even more at the colleges where she wants to apply. Justin's high school offers AP Language while he wants to take…
The August SAT has lots of benefits other test dates don't. Let C2 help with your SAT prep!

Why You Should Take the August SAT

The August SAT offers a lot of benefits that other test dates don’t. If you’re considering taking the August SAT, be sure to stay mindful of the registration deadline. It can sneak up on you as summer break flies by. Why take advantage…
The most successful students plan their high school careers. Let C2 help you with yours!

High School Planning: Your Road to Success

High school planning is a must if you're looking for a competitive edge when applying to college. Ask yourself, "What do the most successful high school students have in common?" They plan ahead. Early in your high school career, you should…
When taking the ACT, time management is a big challenge for students. Talk to C2 for help!

7 ACT Time Management Tips You Should Follow

The ACT is both a marathon AND a sprint – it’s a long test (around 3 hours) that you have to move through very quickly. You have less than one minute per question on the ACT – and as little as 36 seconds per question on the English section…
A good college counselor can be very helpful in your journey to college acceptance. Let C2 Education help!

Why You Need a Good College Counselor

A lot of families figure they’ve got this college admissions thing down. After all, your parents probably went through the application process, so they know what to do. Besides, your school has plenty of counselors on staff – they’ll help,…