college applications

How to Write a Succinct Essay for Your College and Scholarship Applications

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When it comes to your college and scholarship applications, you most likely will have to write several essays before turning them in. Some will have topic suggestions you’ll need to adhere too and many of them will have word requirements and limits. But even if they don’t, it’s important to remember that the admission departments …

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An Application Strategy For Competitive Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Applying for colleges can be a busy time for your junior and senior years of high school. And, if you’re applying to most competitive colleges, you may be worried about your acceptance odds. Luckily, there are ways to approach your applications to improve your chances of admission and lower the stress during your final years …

questions & answers

How Much Academic Rigor Is Too Much?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Whether you’re in high school or college, it’s easy to do “too much” and become overwhelmed. When choosing your schedule, it’s important to think about “academic rigor.” This is the academic challenge you’ll be faced with from a class. So when you’re coming up on a new semester, how much academic rigor is too much …

college search

A step-by-step guide on how to find the right graduate school for you

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 9, 2026

Key takeaways Finding a graduate school starts with knowing your long-term career aspirations and academic interests. Understand the differences between master’s degrees, doctoral degrees, and professional degrees before you apply. To help you find the right grad school, use online databases to filter schools by program offerings, location, and cost. Speaking with faculty members and …

careers & internships

So You Want to Be a Teacher? 4 Steps to Take

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re thinking about being a teacher, congratulations! It’s an exciting career that can be extremely rewarding, especially if it’s your passion to help kids and educate others. If becoming a teacher or professor is something you’re considering, here are some things to know about the journey and steps you’ll have to take to reach …

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How Many Colleges You Should Apply To

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

During the college application season, you’re likely overwhelmed with school work, extracurricular activities, SAT and ACT prep, and more. You may not know how many college applications are enough or how many is “too many.” Each student is different, but here’s a quick guideline on how to approach that question. How Many Should You Apply …

student loans

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Picking Variable or Fixed Interest Rates

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When it comes to your student loans, one number you should be paying attention to is the interest rate. This will vary from loan to loan and could affect which offer you accept. In addition to varying numbers, loans can potentially offer you a variable interest rate for one, and a fixed interest rate on …

scholarship search & applications

How to Make Your Scholarship Application Stand Out

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Just like college applications, you have to make a good first impression with scholarship applications. There will be a lot of others competing for the same award so you want to give yourself your best chance. Here are some ways to make yourself stand out in your scholarship applications. Apply To The “Good Fits” Although …

ACT & SAT

Why You Should Take the ACT / SAT Practice Tests

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you have the ACT or SAT coming up, what are you doing to prepare? One must is to take the practice tests during your study time. Here are three reasons why this is an important preparation technique that you shouldn’t skip. Lets You Know What To Expect It’s one thing to hear that the …