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You may think college prep can wait another year. After all, college applications and the FAFSA don’t have to be turned in until your senior year, so you may want to wait until junior year to begin. However, it’s never too early to start. There are plenty of things you can be doing while you’re …

There are several benefits of getting a tutor for your child, but along with the benefits, there are also a few downsides. Understanding the pros and cons will shield you from any unpleasant surprises. PRO: Students Get Customized Learning Sessions It’s an accepted fact that people have different learning styles. However, in a classroom environment, …

While good grades are not the only criteria used to assess your application, they do play a major role in the overall admission process. One fantastic way to boost your app is by taking academically rigorous classes—like AP or IB courses. But with academic rigor comes challenge, and AP / IB exams are harder than …

Taking college credit courses in high school is not easy. You have to work doubly hard in order to do justice to both your regular school work and the additional course work. However, if you can handle it, it is definitely worth it for the benefits that you get. Benefits Of Taking College Credit Courses …

Transferring from one college to another before graduating is neither all good, nor is it all bad. It all depends on the reasons to transfer colleges. Students who transfer colleges choose to do so for several different reasons. While students who transfer for the right reasons go on to thrive and succeed in college and …

Honors classes and AP classes are completely different from one another in several aspects. The most significant difference between the two is associated with college credit. Understanding the difference and advantages of both of these classes can help you make a more informed decision about which one is better for you. Advantages Of Taking Honors …

When it comes to college admission, every element counts—including what classes you take in high school. As such, it’s important to craft an ideal high school schedule to catch the eye of the college admissions team. There are two major ways to impress. Classes Relating to Your Major A lot depends on which program you …

It’s a common thought that Ivy League schools are the most selective schools of all the colleges and universities in the United States. You’ll find that’s not exactly the case. Ivy League Acceptance Rates Harvard is the most selective school out of the Ivy Leagues, selecting only 5% of applicants, with Yale right behind, only accepting …

You might have heard how a surprisingly large percentage of college students aren’t attending their first choice schools. The number has been increasing steadily since 2006 (in 2011, around 43% of students did not attend their first choice schools, the lowest number since UCLA began conducting the student survey in 1974). However, it’s not necessarily …

During your college visits, you may have a list of questions you want to ask, either as a student or a parent. These may include questions about the campus life, classes, majors, or town. There are a few questions though that you will want to steer clear of. Here are some ones you don’t want …