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Why Is It Important to Build a Balanced College List?
Students should build a balanced college list consisting of several safety, match, and reach schools. Learn why and how you should do this from an expert!
by Kristen Moon
How to Start Your Own Blog in High School
A blog is a great outlet to express yourself and publish your writing. Here’s how to start your own personal site and how it could benefit your college apps.
Top 9 College Admission Mistakes High School Students Make
The college admission process is already difficult—don't make it more stressful on yourself by making these common mistakes the experts have seen before.
5 Great YouTube Channels by Students for College Prep
We spend hours on YouTube, so why not throw in some helpful college prep videos into the mix? Here are five awesome channels run by female college students.
by Hailey Myers
Essential Tips and Strategies for Taking the SAT and ACT
Looking for study tips to help you on the SAT or ACT? These test-taking strategies will prepare you for either standardized test and help boost your scores.
by Erica West
How to Use College Recruitment Emails to Your Advantage
Getting a million messages from colleges can be annoying, but they do have a purpose. If you keep these steps in mind, you can turn them to your advantage.
When Is the Best Time to Apply to Law School?
Planning out your law school applications is an important process to start early. Here's what the timeline for applying to law school looks like.
A New Learning Ethos: What Does the Future of AI Look Like for Education?
AI is quickly taking its place in all facets of the world—including education. So what does this mean for students and their teachers? Let's discuss.
4 Mindful Ways to Combat Your Test–Taking Anxiety
Academic test-taking can be super stressful! Take a few thoughtful steps to make yourself more comfortable and at ease for less stress and a better grade.
Why Independent Reading Matters in High School
Boost your grades, writing skills, and confidence! Learn why independent reading is a game-changer for high school students preparing for college and careers.
How to Ace Your College Interview
The college admission interview may be the first interview you've ever participated in, but it's not as scary as you might think! Here's how to ace yours.
by Katie McKoon
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.
Scholarship Search Best Practices You Need to Follow
Need help paying for college? Then you should take the scholarship search as seriously as you would your college search by following these tips!
Scholarship Strategies to Build Your Professional Network
Networking is important to your future career--but it can also help your scholarship search! Develop a scholarship networking strategy with this expert advice
by Jean O'Toole
How to Make the Best Use of Your Time When Practicing for Standardized Tests
For seniors, autumn means college essays and interviews and applications--and their last chance to take those infamous standardized tests.
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.
How to Know When Your College List Is Final
Finalizing a list of colleges to apply to is a lot of pressure! Here's how to make sure you end up with a list you're proud of with schools that suit all your needs
How to Make a Great First Impression to Win Scholarships
There's one scholarship application strategy that'll make the best first impression and win you more money for college. Read on to find out what it is!
by Jean O'Toole
6 Ways to Develop Critical Analysis Skills for the Classroom
Critical thinking and analysis are skills you'll use throughout your life. Here’s how to hone them to improve your academic and professional experience.
3 Things I Wish I'd Known My Freshman Year
A junior at the University of North Texas reveals three things she wishes she knew when she first started college. Find out what the inside scoop is now!
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