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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!
You Belong in College: How to Find Your Best Fit and Thrive Post–Affirmative Action
A recent change in college admission affects countless students of color. Here's how you can still thrive and gain acceptance to your best-fit college.
College Planning Calendar: January 2025
Stay on top of college prep in the new year with our monthly College Planning Calendar for counselors, students, and parents. Happy January planning!
Best Practices and Advice for Writing College Recommendation Letters
Recommendation letters are important in college admission—especially counselor recommendations. Here's some advice on writing them for your students.
How to Think About College as a High School Freshman
It may seem far away, but it's a good idea to start thinking about college as early as your first year of high school. Here's what you can do to prepare!
The CollegeXpress Ultimate Guide to the College Search
This guide has everything you need to find the right college(s) for you. Learn when to start your search, how to find your perfect college match, and more!
Do Summer Activities Matter in College Admission?
Admission counselors love to hear about your summer activities, but you need to know how to include them on your application. Learn more now!
by James G. Nondorf; William T. Conley; Nancy G. McDuff; Mike Gunther
College Planning Calendar: April 2025
Happy spring! Help your students get ready for standardized tests, the end of the admission process, and more with our April College Planning Calendar.
Grad Admission Checklist: 9–7 Months From Applying
Planning to apply to grad school? Part two of this series covers months 9–7 of the 12-month timeline leading up to submitting your graduate applications.
6 Important Résumé Improvement Tips for College Students
Crafting a great résumé can be difficult straight out of college, but with these tips, you can present yourself the right way and get the job!
by McLean Mills
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
College Planning Calendar: December 2024
There’s end-of-semester prep to do before the holidays! Use our College Planning Calendar to help students keep up with test dates, college apps, and more.
How to Make Your Student Activities Count Whenever You Join
Making your extracurriculars count is important to college admission. Here’s how to have meaningful experiences with high school student activities.
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
True or False? The Truth About Common College Assumptions
You ever hear something about college and you aren't sure whether or not to believe it? We've got you covered! Here's the truth about some common beliefs.
How to Leverage Specialized Extracurriculars in Emerging Fields for College
Extracurriculars in emerging fields are a great way to impress colleges, but what opportunities are available? Let's discuss what you can do to stand out.
5 Things High School Students Need to Do This Summer
Want to stand out in the college admission process? Take matters into your own hands by getting a job, visiting campuses, and more over the summer.
3 Easy Ways to Make Your Résumé Stand Out to Colleges
Admission to top schools continues to get more competitive. How can you make your college application stand out? Here are three ways to set your résumé apart.
What You Need to Know About Choosing a Christian College
A Christian student's college search is all about finding the right academic, social, and spiritual fit. Find the school for you with this expert advice!
Helping Your Indecisive Teen With the College Search
The college search is a huge process with a lot of choices for students to make. Here's how to guide your teen to informed decisions when looking at schools.
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