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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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6 Handy Grammar Rules for Your College Application
From help editing your college essay to revising your latest history assignment, we’ve ...
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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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5 Ways College Application Essays and High School Essays Are Different
College application essays aren't what you’re used to writing for ...
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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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Guide to the Common Application
Everything you need to know about the common application and applying to common app schools.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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