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Rethinking “Dream School” Beyond the Top 25
Dream School by Jeffrey Selingo: Why Parents Should Look Beyond the Top 25 Colleges Rethinking “Dream School”: Why Jeffrey Selingo…
Choosing the Right Extracurricular Activities for College Applications
As you gear up for college applications, you know that grades and test scores are important. But what about everything…
How to Help Your College Application Stand Out
The college admissions process can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can make your application shine. Standing out…
How Can College Counseling Help You?
When it comes to navigating the college admissions process, many students and families find the path overwhelming. Between choosing the…
The Value of Test Prep for Freshman & Sophomores in High School
For many high school students, the idea of standardized tests like the SAT and ACT looms large. These exams are…
Discovering the University of California, Santa Barbara
UCSB is deeply committed to the liberal arts. In fact, of the university's approximately 100 majors, 90 are housed within the College of Letters & Science. Freshmen are even encouraged to apply as"undeclared"—a rarity these days—allowing them time and space to explore...
Should I Prep for the SAT or ACT?
Deciding whether to take the SAT or ACT is a big question for many high school students. These standardized tests…
How to Choose A Summer Program
Summers used to be a time to unwind, be with family, work, travel or maybe get some summer schoolwork done.…
What do highly selective colleges look for in applicants?
Highly selective colleges look for a combination of academic excellence, personal attributes, extracurricular involvement, and unique experiences in their applicants.…
College Decisions are Coming
How to Celebrate OR Cope It’s that time of year for High School Seniors and anyone who needs to interact…
Are the SATs & ACTs Still Necessary?
Due mostly to the pandemic, nearly 75% of colleges have gone the test optional approach, many of which are extending…
TEST PREP FORMULA: 4 Factors to Consider
Once high school hits, there is one thing on a lot of parents’ minds: test prep. Between academics and extracurriculars,…