Week of February 9, 2025
Popular College Application Essay Topics (and How to Answer Them)
Find out how to tackle the common application essay prompts—and get your college application to rise to the top of the pile.
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Calculate Your GPA With Our GPA Scale
The GPA scale is a key factor in college admissions. Learn how to calculate your GPA on the 4.0 grade ...
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10 Ways to Overcome Test Anxiety
Test anxiety has the power to derail weeks and months of hard work. Check out our top 10 test anxiety ...
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Popular College Application Essay Topics (and How to Answer Them)
Find out how to tackle the common application essay prompts—and get your ...
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Guide to Choosing College Majors
Everything you need to know about college majors and how to choose a major that's right for you.
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Write a High School Student Resume for College Applications
A high school student resume gives colleges a snapshot of your accomplishments ...
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What High School Classes Do Colleges Look For?
Learn how to pick the high school classes and electives that colleges look for on your ...
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Waitlisted for College? Here's What To Do Next
Chart your next move with these college waitlist strategies.
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Colleges That Are Still Accepting Applications for Fall 2019
Decision Day may have come and gone, but many colleges and universities are ...
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How To Compare Colleges and Find Your Target Schools
Trying to compare colleges to find your best fit? These seven sources of college ...
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How to Study for Finals
Learn how to study for finals with our expert advice. We'll help you make a game plan to ace your final exams.
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How to Apply for College
Your college application shows schools who you really are. Here's everything you need to know about perfecting your ...
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12 Study Tips for Back to School
Back to school is the time to break same-old homework habits. Get the study tips you need to navigate the ...
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Should You Apply Early Action vs Early Decision?
Learn if applying to college early action vs early decision can help you or hurt you.
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How Does Financial Aid Work?
Curious about financial aid? Uncover the workings: how does financial aid work? Explore cost of attendance, ...
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College Admissions Guide: Process and Prep
Learn about the college admissions process from start of finish. Find out about college search, ...
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10 Ways to Study for Midterms
Midterm exams don’t have to be stressful. Check out our expert strategies for how to study for midterms.
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Applying to College as a Student Athlete
Learn about your sports options in college and get college admissions tips for student athletes ...
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What Do College Counselors Do?
Learn how college counselors help high school students navigate the college admissions process and the ...
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9 Ways to Stop Homework Distractions and Get Your Work Done
Learn how to defeat homework distractions once and for all.
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What to Expect Freshman Year in High School
Freshman year marks the start of your college admissions journey. Here’s what you can expect as ...
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How to Get Great College Letters of Recommendation
Colleges use letters of recommendation to assess your goals and character. Getting a ...
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How Extracurriculars Help Your College Application
Use extracurricular activities on your college application to demonstrate your passion, ...
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12 Savvy Ways to Pay Less for College
Expert financial aid tips from the author of our book Paying for College Without Going Broke.
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What to Look for in a Game Design School - Presented by Our Partners
Explore features to look for in a Game Design school that maximize your opportunities for learning ...
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Evaluating Your Financial Aid Award Letter
The bigger financial award is not always the better award. Learn how to evaluate your financial ...
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Last-Minute Tips for Acing Your Midterm Exams
Do you have midterm exams coming up? Follow these last-minute test tips to boost your midterm ...
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10 Ways to Build Job Skills While You're in College
Building your resume while you're in college is easier than you think. Learn how college ...
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How to Choose a College Admissions Counselor
You’ve decided to hire a private college counselor, but how to choose? Vet admissions ...
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Next Steps for Any College Admission Decision
Get next steps for any college admission decision. Whether you were accepted, rejected, ...
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College Fair Checklist
Get our list of college fair questions and tips to help you best prepare to meet college admission representatives.
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Spotlight on 6 Top Video Game Design Schools - Presented by Our Partners
We asked top Game Design programs what they are most proud of with respect to their programs. ...
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Spotlight on Green Majors
Think you know which college majors lead to careers in sustainability? These green majors might surprise you.
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14 Avoidable Mistakes You Make on Test Day
Save your grade by knowing what common test day traps to avoid. Here are the mistakes you should ...
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How Experiential Learning in College Could Launch Your Career
What is experiential learning? Learn about the top 3 career benefits to ...
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Is Taking a Gap Year Before College Right For You?
A gap year can be a valuable opportunity to travel, build skills, or volunteer. Decide if ...
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How to Leverage Your College Alumni Network
Leverage your college alumni network to find a mentor, land a great job, or get career advice. ...
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How Taking Better Notes Can Boost Your GPA
Are you getting the most out of your class notes? Learn how taking notes can help you earn better ...
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Considering Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Consider the environment for African-Americans at any college before you apply. ...
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Beyond Test Scores and GPA: What Are Colleges Looking For?
What do colleges look for beyond grades and test scores? Learn how junior and ...
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How to Manage Homework Stress
New study shows one-on-one tutoring is the key to combating math anxiety. Learn how our tutors can help you ...
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15 Tips for Green Living in College
You don’t have to quit using shampoo or go totally vegan to make your lifestyle more sustainable. Check ...
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Reasons It’s a Great Time to Get a Game Design Degree - Presented by Our Partners
Experts from five top game design programs discuss what’s next for gamers.
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8 Ways to Slay Your Summer Classes
Want to ace your summer school classes? Find out how to study smarter this summer.
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12 Questions to Ask On Your Green College Visit
Bring these sustainability questions with you to campus to make the most out of your green ...
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Juggle Homework and College Apps Without Going Insane
Between homework, extracurriculars, and social life, it can be stressful to keep up. ...
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6 Ways to Get Involved at Your Green College
Are you considering a college with a thriving green culture? Here’s how to get involved on a ...
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Tackling Math Anxiety
Don't let math anxiety hold your child back. Learn our expert tips for helping your child with math homework.
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20 School Counselors Who Make a Difference
For National School Counseling Week, February 4–8, 2019, The Princeton Review is featuring 20 ...
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Should You Guess on the SAT and ACT?
If you’ve ever wondered if you should guess on the SAT and ACT, whether there’s a guessing penalty, and ...
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How to Help Your Child Prep for the SAT or ACT
Parents often wonder how to help their children study for the SAT and ACT. Here are concrete ...
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What Looks Good on College Applications?
Crafting a good college application is both straightforward and difficult. Find out what you should ...
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How Important Are High School Clubs?
Joining clubs in high school is important. They can help you get into college and even earn ...
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What (Not) to Do on College Applications: 8 Tips From Seniors
Get advice from seniors who’ve just successfully completed the college ...
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How to Represent Your Family's Assets on the FAFSA
The FAFSA can be overwhelming. Discover three expert tips for maximizing your financial ...
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4 Ways to Maximize Your Financial Aid for College
Here are 4 things every college applicant should do to maximize financial aid—and minimize ...
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11 Surprising Facts About College Admission
While it may seem like gaining admission to college is harder than ever, these 11 surprising ...
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3 Ways to Conquer Your Test Anxiety (They Really Work!)
Exam-related stress and anxiety have grown alongside high-stakes testing. Here are 3 ...
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How the AP Computer Science A Exam Is Changing (You CAN Ace It!)
The AP Computer Science A exam is changing as of May 2020. Find out what's ...
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Your SAT Was Canceled Because of COVID-19...Now What?
Thousands of students had their SAT exams canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn ...
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Your ACT Was Canceled Because of COVID-19...Now What?
Thousands of students had their April ACT exams canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
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8 Things You Need to Know About How COVID-19 Will Affect Your AP Exams
The AP exams are changing (again!), with a unique at-home ...
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SAT Bridge Program: What You Need to Know
If you were planning to take the SAT and had your test date canceled due to Covid-19, find out ...
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ACT Bridge Program: What You Need to Know
If you were planning to take the ACT and had your test date canceled due to Covid-19, find out ...
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Can I Use My Device for the Digital SAT?
Learn device requirements for taking the Digital SAT. Get ready for success on the Digital SAT with ...
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The Benefits of an Inclusive Education
Explore the Benefits and Strategies of Inclusive Education. Discover how inclusive classrooms foster ...
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