Tag: extracurriculars

CollegeXpress student writers from the Class of 2018 share some parting advice for high school underclassmen! read more

It's always a good idea to be thinking about your college applications, even if you are only a freshman or sophomore in high school. And doing these five things now will help you stand in the admission process later! read more

Should you include that little project, "Student of the Month" award, or short summer program on your college applications? In short, yes, you should. Here's why. read more

First of all, let's clear up what "extracurricular activities" are. If you're thinking, "Hey, I play video games a lot and that's outside of school," unfortunately you're out of luck. read more

Here we discuss correcting course and adding something substantial to your application, if it's otherwise looking a little barren. read more

If you want to see yourself blowing your competition out of the water on Shark Tank, you need to have these important entrepreneurial skills and character traits! read more

Trying this stuff freshman year can help you find other great opportunities during the rest of your college career. So get to it! read more

These seven basic factors are important to keep in mind when choosing a college. The author should know--it's how she found her dream school! read more

Do grades really matter? When it comes to college admission, the answer is both yes and no. read more

The New Year can be exciting for college students, with second semester right around the corner. But what isn't so exciting is the hype about New Year's resolutions. read more