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How to Prepare for a Federal Service Academy
If you're interested in serving in the military after college, there are five federal service academies to consider attending. Learn all about them here.
by Scott Gibney
Prefer a quarter-based academic calendar? Discover a list of colleges and universities that use a quarter system, including top universities and liberal arts schools.
source: CollegeXpress
The Best College Extracurriculars to Stand Out to Future Employers
Extracurriculars are great for showing future employers what you're passionate about. Here are the best activities to boost your résumé and impress people.
by Naomi Hong
Three Things You Need to Do Before Visiting a College
Planning a campus tour? Make the most of your trip with these three essential tips to help you research schools, schedule visits, and connect with students.
What Kind of Early Bird Are You? How to Choose a Nontraditional Admission Deadline
Does the early applicant really get admission? Here's a look at the difference between applying Early Action and Decision and how to choose one for you.
Defining Diversity: How to Explore College Campus Culture and Values
A diverse college is an exciting and impactful place to be a student. Here's how you can explore campus culture and diversity during your college search.
A More Diverse College Search: How to Find Colleges With Strong DEI Efforts
How a school supports students of diverse identities is an important college search factor. Here’s how to evaluate a school’s diversity efforts.
Proven Do's and Don'ts for College Search Excellence
The college search process isn't easy, and it's hard to know what to do and what mistakes to avoid. Here are the top search do's and don'ts you need.
by Mark Rowh
5 Important Questions to Ask Your Counselor About the College Search
Connecting with your school counselor during the college search is important to get the info you need. Here are five questions to ask them about the process.
by Meera Kypta
Five Scary College Search Mistakes to Avoid for Less Stress During Admission
Do you have the college search scaries? Squash those fears and see what mistakes to avoid so the admission process and applying doesn't haunt you.
by Phoebe Bain
How to Clean Up Your Social Media for College Admission
We have one more item for students to add to their college admission to-do lists: Clean up your social media! Here’s why it’s important and what to review.
by Isabel Kumar
Creative College and Career Prep Ideas to Help Students Plan for the Future
Keeping your students engaged and focused on college and career prep can be hard. Here are some creative event ideas from a fellow counselor to help you.
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.
How Should I Start My College Search?
The college search process isn't the same for every student, but these college experts have some advice for how you can get started finding great schools.
by Valerie L. Simmons; Tom Weede; Michael Milone, PhD; Evan E. Lipp; John Chopka
4 Easy Ways to Be More Active With a Hectic School Schedule
High school and college students are busy, especially at the end of the school year. But making time to be active can help you in all sorts of different ways.
How to Avoid Burnout During College Application Season
The last thing you want to do during college application season is burn out. Here are a few ways to get ahead of things so you don't feel overwhelmed.
by Paige Miller
How to Navigate College Search and Application Advice
Everyone has advice for getting into college, but is it all great? Use this simple guide to get the best advice from parents, friends, and trusted adults.
Ivy League Admission for International Students: Part 2
In part two of the three-part series, we discuss how international students can plan early, be aware of test requirements, and invest in their extracurriculars.
by Matt Larriva
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.
Smart College Prep Steps for All 4 Years of High School
Attention freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors: This is what you can and should do each year of high school to make your college search easier!
by Sara Karnish
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