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How to Find Your Strengths for College Application Essays
Everyone has strengths, even if you can't think of any right now! Here's how to identify your best and write about them in your college admission essays.
by Dia Huth
4 Quick Tips to Take Your Writing Skills to the Graduate Level
You'll be doing a lot of writing in graduate school, so you may need to step up your skills. Here are a few tips to turn "good" writing into "great" writing!
by Vivian Kerr
Make Your Scholarship Applications Stand Out in a Crowd
Don't let the thought of competing for scholarships get you down. There are ways you can make sure your scholarship application shines.
Good Strategies for Writing Grad School Personal Essays
Writing good personal essays for grad school takes a fair amount of strategy to get right. Here are some great strategies to employ to get yours just right.
Non–Fixed Scholarships: What They Are and How to Win More
There's a certain type of scholarship all students should focus on: non-fixed scholarships. Learn what they are and specific awards to apply for here!
by Jean O'Toole
These five ACT prep tips will help you earn the score you want...and the score that colleges want to see.
by Chris Lele
3 Great Reasons to Apply to Colleges With No Supplemental Essays
Supplemental essays are time-consuming. Maximize your admission chances by applying to colleges that don't require them—including the 85+ listed here.
English Grammar Cheat Sheet for Students
Struggling with grammar as you write your English essays, term papers, and other school assignments? Here's a cheat sheet with everything students need to know!
by Emily Rogan
How to Find Scholarships for Science Majors
The costs of attending college are rising at alarming rates each year. The majority of students and their families will have to accept a financial aid package (including scholarships, grants, and loans) to cover those costs. Students--whether you are a college freshman or senior--you can help to minimize the amount of loans you will need to pay for college.
by Ashley Hill
4 Smart, Responsible Ways to Incorporate AI and ChatGPT in Test Prep
While it's frowned upon to use AI to do your homework for you, there are many ways to use it to supplement your studies and maximize test prep. Here's how!
AI and Your College Applications: What You Need to Know
A new resource is taking over the world of college admission: AI. Here's how AI tools are changing essays and other elements of the application process.
by Amber Li
You're an Ideal Applicant! Now It's Time to Show Colleges Why
Knowing what colleges want to see in your application is how you present your best self to admission officers. Here are our best tips for figuring it out!
Admission Granted: Examples of Successful College Application Essays, Volume I
Getting stuck writing your college essays? Try reading some examples of successful papers that got students admitted to get ideas for your own essays!
A Look at College Admission From a Top Official
Getting through the college admission process can feel like stumbling around in the dark, so let a real-life college admission expert guide you and share her top advice.
by Kim Lifton
Top Tips for Applying to Big Colleges and Universities
It's easy to be overlooked when applying to large public colleges. This student offers his top tips to help you stand out among the many other applicants.
Do I Need to Submit Supplemental Materials With My College Applications?
Should you send in supplemental materials with your college applications? It depends—but you should definitely follow any directions given by the school.
Summer Prep: Three Ways to Get Ready for College Admission Season
Summer is the perfect chance to get a head start on the college admission process before the stress of senior year kicks in. Here are three key things to do!
Secrets From a Scholarship Application Reader
Ever wish you could get inside the mind of a scholarship sponsor and learn what makes an application stand out? You're in luck—check out this insider info!
3 Myths You Should Know About Creative Scholarships
Creative scholarships are a great and often unutilized resource for paying for college. Here are three things you probably assume about them that aren't true.
by Jean O'Toole
How to Improve Your Scholarship Applications
If you're going to go off to college with some scholarship money in your pocket, you need to have the best application possible. Here's how to improve them!
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