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Grades and extracurricular activities are both very important for development. While every high school student understands the importance of balancing both aspects, many find themselves struggling to cope. The truth is, without a proper game plan, balancing grades and extracurricular activities can be incredibly stressful. You will find yourself focusing more on one while completing …

Do one (or more) of your schools accept the Universal College App? You could save time by using the program – you may only have to do your application once to apply to the schools on your list. But should you? Or can you? Let’s review exactly what centralized college apps are and then go …

While you’re applying for colleges, a term you may have come across is The Common Application, or better known as the Common App. 701 colleges and universities accept the Common App in the United States, Canada, China, and Europe. However, before using the application process, you should know a few pros and cons about using …

While an early decision / early action application does have its advantages, it has a few drawbacks too. Depending on your circumstances, it may not necessarily be the right choice for you. Understanding the pros and cons of early decision applications will help you decide whether this is the route you should take. The pros …

You’ve done it. You have the first draft of your college application essay. You feel good about it, about the point you are making for the admissions officers. But it’s only a first draft. Now it’s time to buckle down and revise. Here are some tips on how to revise your college application essay. Read …

A lot goes into a college application: the essay, the transcript, the various forms, the fees, the test scores, the letters of recommendation, potentially a college visit and interview, and of course the effort. And since most high school graduates apply to multiple schools, things can get a little hectic to say the least. So, …

So you’ve narrowed down your list of schools. You’ve filled out all the demographics information for the application, and now it’s time for the essays and short answers. You’ve got everything covered…or do you? Here are some common mistakes that college admissions see, as well as how to fix mistakes on college admissions essays. Starting …

Some scholarships or college applications will require you to submit a letter of recommendation—or even three! These letters, written by the best teachers, faculty, or adult leaders in your community, are a way to show the college/scholarship sponsor just who you are as a student. But how do you pick which teacher you should ask? …

We’ve talked a bit about gap years before in the context of Should I take a gap year? The focus this time around is how to make the best of a gap year before applying to colleges. Or maybe you’ve been accepted into a school, but have deferred enrollment for a year. Whatever the case, …

There certainly is a lot that goes into an application: a cover letter, grade transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, an essay, letters of recommendation, and so on and so forth. It can be a bit tricky cobbling all of the materials together without a single mistake. We’re here to help you discover common mistakes you want to …