college admissions, questions & answers

How to Pick the Right AP Classes For You

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 3, 2025

Key takeaways: AP classes can improve your acceptance chances into colleges and can earn you college credit. Competitive colleges and universities, like Ivy League school, expect that you will have taken at least 7 AP classes, some look for even more. Choose AP courses that align with your interests and strengths so you can gain …

careers & internships, majors & industries

Guide to: What Can You Do With a Social Science Degree?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re thinking about pursuing a social science degree, you might be wondering: what career options are available to you after graduation? You actually have quite a few to choose from! Your major will definitely impact your choices, so we’ll go over them first. Plus, what can you do with a social science degree? Let’s …

questions & answers, student life

How Many Credits are Needed to Graduate College?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 16, 2025

Key Takeaways: Students generally need to take 120 credits to graduate college with a bachelor’s degree. The 120 credits consist of general education classes, major-required courses, and electives, which includes any classes for a minor. Students should aim to take at least 30 credits a semester to graduate within four years. Associate’s degrees often only …

financial advice & planning

Pros and Cons of Autopay for Loan Repayments

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 25, 2025

When it comes time to repay your loans, whether student loans, mortgages, or otherwise, you might have the option to set up “autopay.” But what is it? How does autopay work? And what are the benefits and downsides of the setting? What is Autopay? Autopay, or an automatic bill payment, is a setting that some …

college admissions, questions & answers

How Hard is it to Get Into Harvard?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 4, 2024

Key Takeaways: Harvard is one of the most difficult schools to get into in the nation due to the fact that it is a highly ranked college (usually in the top 3 of overall rankings) and that the school receives over around 56,000 applications each year. That’s a high number relative to the only around …

financial aid

Financial Aid Modeling: The What and Why

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 4, 2025

During your research into financial aid and endowment, you might have come across the phrase “financial aid modeling” This, by itself, sounds boring to the average student, but it actually is referencing the models colleges and universities use to determine how much financial aid they can offer their students. Here’s what you need to know …

scholarships

A Creative Guide to The Minecraft Scholarship

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

There really is a scholarship for everything! If you enjoy video games or even play Minecraft, the Minecraft Scholarship might be right up your alley. Here’s what you need to know about the award, how to apply, and some more tips for finding scholarships that will help you pay for college. What is the Minecraft …

college applications

How to Prepare for the Common App

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022

You absolutely should take time to enjoy your summer, but if you’re a junior about to head to senior year, don’t forget about your college applications completely! You should actually complete a few steps over the coming weeks so you’re not scrambling at the last minute to get it all done. We recommend starting early, …

majors & industries

Political Science Jobs

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are you going to college for political science? You may be curious about what careers are available to you after you graduate! Here’s what you need to know about the major, plus political science jobs you might want to pursue. What Do Political Science Majors Study? Those who are planning on majoring in political science …