college admissions

Boost Your College Acceptance Odds: Summer Programs

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You may not be in school for the summer, but did you know you can absolutely use your summer vacation to help with your college acceptance odds? There are plenty of activities you can do during this “off season” that will look great on college applications. So, what summer programs look best for college? Check …

careers & internships

Benefits of Using Career Services

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 29, 2024

Colleges have tons of resources that students barely take advantage of simply because they don’t know they even exist! One that some students overlook is the career services center of their school. These centers actually offer amazing benefits and resources including networking, career exploration, and job search preparation, among others. What are College Career Services? …

college admissions

Etiquette in Your College Acceptance

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 8, 2024

Congratulations on receiving your college acceptance letters! Before you go make that social media post about it though, wait a minute. You should celebrate your achievements, but it’s important to be cognizant of others’ feelings, especially if they didn’t get in. Here’s how you can practice proper etiquette and be tasteful with your announcement and …

financial aid, questions & answers

Guide to Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 5, 2025

Understanding financial aid award letters can be confusing – especially since colleges and other organizations don’t have a single format! Every letter you receive will be slightly different as they use different formats, terminology, and numbers. So how do you make sense of it? This guide should be able to help! Types of Financial Aid …

tips tools & advice

How to Tour Colleges That Are Far Away

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022

Some students don’t want to go to college near their hometown or even in their state – so how do they tour colleges that are far away? Students in this position can take an online tour, but if their doing an in-person tour, planning is necessary. Here are some tips to make the best decisions …

student life

How to Get to Know Your Professors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022

Are you planning on going to a college that has very large lectures for a majority of their classes? Students are often told, “Get to know your professors!” while at school. It can open a lot of doors when done right – but how can you possibly get to know them if you have over …

questions & answers

Advice From Your High School Counselor

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Your high school counselor wants you to start early, ask questions, and get the right start in life, but when is the last time you’ve been to your high school counselor? High school advisers are there to help you make the most of high school and start their journey after school. Whether that’s straight into …

scholarship search & applications

How Many Scholarships Can One Person Get?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s time to be looking for scholarships, and you may be wondering, what’s the limit? How many scholarships can one person really get? There is actually no limit! So how many scholarships should you apply for? What kinds of scholarships should you look at? How Many Scholarships Can You Actually Get? There is no limit …

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The Gates Scholarship

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

On the lookout for scholarships? If you’re a minority, you’ll definitely want to look into the The Gates Scholarship. Here’s what you need to know about its history, how you can apply, and more. What is The Gates Scholarship? The Gates Scholarship is a “highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from …