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Winter can feel like an odd limbo for seniors. The applications are submitted, the essays are done, recommendations are in, and yet the process isn’t finished. Instead, students are left waiting, often with more questions than answers. This post is …
For many parents, “SAT prep” brings up PTSD memories of flashcards. The SAT and ACT test vocabulary very differently than they used to, but a strong vocabulary is still a major advantage on both exams. On the SAT, vocabulary isn’t …
Being waitlisted can feel like the most confusing decision of all.You weren’t admitted. You weren’t denied. You’re… paused. For many students and families, the waitlist brings more questions than clarity:Is this a good sign? A polite no? Should we be …
Summer programs can play an important role in a student’s college application, but many of the most impactful opportunities have early deadlines, often between January and March. Below is a curated list of well-regarded summer programs, with brief summaries, deadlines …
In a world where artificial intelligence can write an essay, compose a song, and even pretend to be your best friend, it might feel tempting to ask: What if it could also get me into college? Let’s be clear — …
More and more U.S. students are asking: What if I went to college abroad? And it’s a great question. Maybe it’s a lower tuition, sense of adventure, or desire to study in a different academic system. Whatever the case, applying …
You’ve studied. You’ve practiced. But test day still brings its own set of challenges. Here are some of the most common mistakes students make the day of the test, and how to steer clear of them. Mistake #1: Not sleeping …
Fall can feel like a whirlwind. School starts up, clubs are back in action, and if you’re a high school student in Los Angeles, there’s a good chance you’ve got a big to-do list in front of you. Here are …
You might’ve heard of something called Direct Admissions. It sounds a little too easy, right? Colleges admit you before you even apply? But it’s real and growing. What is Direct Admissions? Direct Admissions flips the script: instead of you applying …
Let’s talk GPA. It’s one of the most important parts of your college application, and also one of the most misunderstood. Unweighted GPA: The classic Measured on a 4.0 scale Doesn’t consider course difficulty A = 4.0, B = 3.0, …