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Dear New High Schoolers: Don't Follow This Advice
Scared about starting high school? That's fair! Your first year is a big change, but it's not as scary as others say. Here's the advice NOT to listen to.
How to Turn an Internship Into a Full–Time Job
Love the company you're interning at so much you want to work there forever (or at least a few years)? Check out these tips on how to make that happen!
by LiveCareer
4 Ways to Avoid Isolation as an Online Student
Feeling lonely as an online student? Here's what you can do to stay connected when you're not learning together in a physical classroom.
5 Good Habits to Help Curb Procrastination in College
It's easy to procrastinate in college, especially when the amount of work you have feels insurmountable. You can overcome this bad habit with these five tips.
by Emma K. Neal
How to Be Awesome at College: A Student's Cheat Sheet
Are you ready for college? Here are our top tips for kicking butt and taking names on campus, from academics to socializing and everything in between!
15 Helpful Tips to Make Your Admission Essays Shine
Writing your college admission essay can seem daunting, but these 15 pieces of advice can make it easy and painless. Follow them to make your essays stand out!
Direct Admission at Colleges: What to Know and How to Get Instantly Accepted
Direct admission is the latest movement in making college more accessible to all. If you're thinking of pursuing this option, here's what you need to know.
How Counselors Can Help Students Explore Majors and Careers
It can be hard for students to choose what academic field, and thus what job, to pursue. Here's how to help them figure out their major and career path.
College Planning Calendar: October 2024
Nothing is spookier than not being ready for college! Use our October College Planning Calendar to beat the admission season scaries with your students.
Top 10 Tips for Your College Visit Road Trip
Planning a college visit road trip? Use these top 10 tips to organize your itinerary, engage with guides, and make the most of every campus tour.
How to Make the Most of Freshman Year in the Pandemic
COVID-19 has cast a shadow over many students' first year of college. Read on to see what one student learned after spending freshman year in quarantine.
Run Toward Failure to Nail Your Standardized Tests
Author and MIT grad Erik Fogg shares his tried and true study tactics for the SAT and other standardized tests.
by Erik Fogg
Eight Advantages of Starting Your College Search Early
Senior year is stressful for most students. Make it a little easier by starting your college search early in high school. Here are eight reasons why!
4 Questions to Ask if You Get a College Rejection Letter
Getting rejected from a college you're excited about is difficult. Ask yourself these four questions to help get past the sting of receiving a rejection.
by Rebecca Blyn
How Can I Make the Transition to College Easier?
Worried about starting your first semester in the fall? Check out our experts' top tips to help you make a smooth transition from high school to college.
Over 60 April Scholarship Opportunities to Apply For
Put an extra spring in your step and money in your college fund with these amazing scholarships! We've gathered more than 60 awards with April deadlines.
What Are Test–Optional Colleges All About?
Schools that don't require SAT or ACT scores are changing the admission game in a big way. Here's what you should know about "test-optional" colleges.
6 Tips for Writing a Killer Grad School Application Essay
You don't have to write the great American novel to get into grad school. You probably only have 500 words or fewer! Here are six ways to make them count.
Easy No–Essay Scholarships You Need to Know About Right Now
Stop writing and start winning! Discover easy no-essay scholarships with simple entry rules to help you pay for college. Apply for monthly giveaways today.
by Kelli Dolan
7 Ways to Get Thousands of Dollars in Financial Aid
Paying for college is at the top of every applicant's mind. How can you lower the bottom line for the next four years? Here are seven ways to do just that!
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