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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
FAQs: High School Summer…

Your 2024 Best of the Year: A Self-Reflection
HIGH SCHOOLAs the year draws to a close, your feeds are likely filled with “Best ____ of 2024” headlines. You’ve read about the best books, best movies, best apps, best new products, and best “best of the year” lists.
Why are these lists so…

The Truth about High School Extracurricular Activities
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSColleges don’t just admit students—they admit people. What you do outside the classroom can have a huge impact on your college applications, so in addition to grades, course rigor, test scores, and college essays, it’s important to consider…

What’s on the ACT Science Section?
TEST PREPA lot of students shy away from the ACT because of the science section, but don’t be scared off by it. The ACT Science section isn’t particularly science-y.
The bulk of the 40-question, 35-minute science section focuses on reading comprehension…

How to Decide Between the ACT and SAT
TEST PREPAre you trying to figure out whether you should focus on the SAT or the ACT? Relax—we’ve got you covered. A lot of students wonder whether colleges secretly prefer one test over the other. Good news: they don’t. From a college admissions…

Score High with These ACT® English Tips
TEST PREPYour challenge, should you choose to accept it (and if you're taking the ACT®, you have to accept it): Answer 50 questions in just 35 minutes. The ACT English section is the fastest-paced section on the test, and anywhere from 1/3 to ½ of…

Is the March SAT the Easiest? 4 Reasons to Take It
TEST PREPWhich SAT® is the easiest?
Myth: The March SAT is the easiest SAT test date.
Fact: There’s no such thing as “the easiest SAT test date.”
While it’s true that some versions of the SAT are easier than others, it’s false that…

The SAT – A Basic Introduction to the Test
TEST PREPThe SAT is one of two standardized college admissions tests used in the U.S. – the other being the ACT. It is intended to demonstrate college readiness based on key skills like reading comprehension and analysis, computational ability, clarity…

High School Planning: Your Road to Success
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSHigh 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…
