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Puppies are just one way to boost your GPA
college applications

Unique Ways to Boost Your GPA

Have you found yourself feeling anxious about your GPA, and wondering how you can boost it? Look no further! There are a lot of little tips and tricks for you to utilize to put your best foot forward and succeed. Besides the obvious doing the readings and studying, there are other more psychological hacks you …
Sophomores can start prepping for college!
college applications

A High School Sophomore’s College Planning Guide

You may think college prep can wait another year, but current college students will tell you otherwise. Sure, college applications and the FAFSA don’t have to be turned in until your senior year, but, the early bird gets the worm and early sophomores get the jumpstart on college. Starting your college planning as a sophomore …
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ACT & SAT

Why is PSAT One of the Most Important Tests You’ll Ever Take?

The Preliminary SAT, generally known as the PSAT, is a test given by College Board with the participation of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Students generally take it during their junior and sophomore years in high school. However, the NMSC only considers the junior scores when deciding who gets the scholarships. Now, is the …
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questions & answers

Pros and Cons of Graduating High School a Year Early

Pros and Cons of Graduating Early Graduating high school early can be difficult but worth it for students who want to enter the workforce or go to college early. Pros of graduating high school early include getting a head start on college, more engaging courses, and the potential for saving money. However, students can miss …
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college applications, questions & answers

What is the Coalition Application?

You’ve probably heard of the Common Application, but what about the Coalition Application? It came out a few years ago, and it may be worth your time to explore the differences. Here’s what you need to know about the Coalition Application, its pros and cons, and how it stacks up against the Common App. What …
Did you know that it's a myth that name-dropping will get you accepted into college
myths

Myth: Name-Dropping Will Boost My College Acceptance Odds

College applications are a very tedious, but important, thing on every student’s to-do-list. We must fill in the online application, take our ACT / SAT tests, and ensure that all of our transcripts and other documents are sent to the university on time–among a zillion other things. Students focus mostly on sending the documents and filling out their …
Like a yellow flower that stands out in a field of red flowers, there are ways for you to stand out on college applications
college applications

Beyond Grades and Test Scores: How Students Stand Out on College Applications

Often, I get asked the question, “how do I make myself stand out in the college process?” This can be a challenge even after the major pieces of the application process: the application, the transcript, standardized test scores, recommendation letters, and the essay. With the exception of the application (because, let’s be honest, demographic information isn’t all that …
You need stand out from the crowd to get into college, right?
myths

Myth: My College Application Needs to be Super Quirky to Stand Out

If you’ve been reading up on college application tips, most of them say that you have to find a way to stand out from the crowd. Being different, having experienced–it’s finally time to use these things to your benefit. There are plenty of tips on how to stand out in college applications. However, there is …
questions & answers

What is a First-Generation College Student?

A first-generation college student is generally the first person in an immediate family to go to college. However, the definition can change depending on who you’re asking! But being classified as a first-generation college student can come with quite a few perks and things you need to know as you head off to your first …