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High School Sophomores: End of School Year Checklist

By Hilary CairnsPublished on May 3, 2022
Congratulations on ticking off another year in your high school experience! As you finish up your finals and look forward to spring break, it’s important to remember there are a few other things you need to accomplish – either right after finals or sometime this summer. Your end of school year checklist should include researching …
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Managing Stress (By Stress Personality Type)

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 28, 2022
Did you know your stress personality type can affect how stress impacts you and how you should manage it? A study from 2007 helped show how certain personality traits affect stress, how you react to it, and the methods that could help you get a handle on your anxiety levels. There are plenty of personality …
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History of Affirmative Action in College Admissions

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 27, 2022
You’ve likely heard the term “affirmative action” before in regard to the workplace. Did you know it can play a role in college admissions as well? Here’s a breakdown on affirmative action in college admissions, how it came to be, and more: What is Affirmative Action? Affirmative action refers to policies that are designed to …
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Boost Your College Acceptance Odds: Summer Programs

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 27, 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 …
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Etiquette in Your College Acceptance

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 27, 2022
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 …
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Advice From Your High School Counselor

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 20, 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 …
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How to Prepare for College in 10th Grade: A Quick Guide

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 12, 2022
10th Grade College Planning Checklist Start Thinking About Your Future Take the PSAT Get Involved in the Community College prep isn’t something that starts in junior year. Younger students, including 9th and 10th graders, can (and should) be taking steps to prepare for college. How to prepare for college in 10th grade starts with thinking …
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ACT Writing Prompts

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 5, 2022
While you won’t know the ACT writing prompt you’ll be getting ahead of time, there are definitely ways to practice for this section of the exam. There are several example prompts straight from the ACT so you may even get a real prompt that’s similar to your practice ones! What is the ACT Writing? The …
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What should 9th graders be doing to prepare for college?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 5, 2022
Did you know that students shouldn’t wait until their junior or senior years to start prepping for college? That’s right! Younger students should be prepping, too. What should 9th graders be doing to prepare for college? If you’re just entering high school, you can focus on your interests, create a plan for your high school …
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What NOT To Do in An Admissions Interview

By Hilary CairnsPublished on March 29, 2022
We recently covered how to properly prepare for an admissions interview, but do you know what you shouldn’t be doing? When it comes to these meetings, you absolutely shouldn’t be showing up late, dressing inappropriately, seeming disinterested, or chewing gum. DON’T Go In Unprepared One of the worst things you can do when it comes …