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Your Road Map to a Successful Senior Year of High School
Senior year is college go-time! Here's what you should be doing every month, including when you need to step on it and times you can take it slow.
A College Essay Starter Guide for the Long Dog Days of Summer
Getting students to work on college applications during summer is hard. Here's how to encourage teens to get started on writing their college essays.
How Many College Credits Can You Handle Each Semester?
Planning a smart, manageable college schedule each semester is tough. Luckily, with this advice, you can figure out how big a credit load you can handle.
How to Change Your College Major, Step–By–Step
It's hard to admit you didn't choose the right major the first time, but we've got student and expert advice to help you make a better choice this time.
Sleepy Students: What Being Tired Does to Teens
If you're a teen, you're probably not getting enough sleep—and that's not good! Here's why sleep is so important and how to prioritize it as early as tonight.
by Erica West
How to Make Studying Health Sciences More Fun
Studying the Health Sciences can be difficult and occasionally a little boring. Bring some better vibes to your study sessions with these key tips and tricks.
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before College
There's no shame in needing help, but sometimes you don't know what advice you need. Here's everything you'll want to know before going off to college.
Practical Tips to Help Students Overcome the Fear of Failure
Struggling with the fear of failure in school? Discover effective tips to manage anxiety, reframe negative thoughts, and build resilience as a student.
Our Best Advice for Parents Helping Students Plan for College
Parents need the best when it comes to college advice too. And we have it! Start helping your student today with these blogs, articles, and expert tips.
How to Succeed in 3 Areas of Life as a Student–Athlete
Being a student-athlete is a major commitment. Here's some advice from a peer on excelling in three major areas of every collegiate athlete's life.
by Eljin Rhymes
Showing Counselors Appreciation for National School Counseling Week 2020
It's National School Counseling Week! We asked the CollegeXpress community what they appreciate about their counselors. Here are some of the amazing responses!
How to Prepare for University Fairs and Really Get to Know Schools
University fairs allow students who can't visit international campuses to connect with their schools of interest. Here's how to prep for these big events!
Admission Granted: Examples of Successful College Application Essays, Volume II
We have even more college admission essay examples if you're still stuck on what to write about, how long it should be, and more. Check them out now!
Practical College Application Advice From an Accepted Student
Deciding where to apply to college can be difficult. Narrow your search and optimize your time with advice from a student who's been there and done that!
by Faith Harron
Internships: Your Dream Job Diving Board
Internships are a perfect stepping stone between college and your career. Here's why they're so important to your future career and skill building.
Financial Aid for Grad School: What You Need to Know
Financial aid in graduate school functions a little differently than undergrad aid. Here's what you need to know about filing for your advanced degree.
Top High School Activities to Boost College Applications
Quality high school activities will strengthen your college applications, but where do you start? These extracurriculars can help increase your chances.
The Basics of When and How to Begin Your College Search in High School
Do you feel lost in trying to begin your college search? You're not alone. Learn more about when and how to start your college admission process now.
Some of the Weirdest College Scholarship Opportunities
Tired of traditional scholarships? Discover bizarre and unique opportunities for college students, from creating duct tape art to writing about a zombie apocalypse.
An Inside Look at Student Teaching and the Pandemic
COVID-19 changed a lot about student teaching, but not everything. Here's what educators can learn looking back on student teaching and the pandemic.
by Ginger Abbot
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