The admissions process is vastly different for all students. Some may have little to no idea which school they will end up choosing and end up applying to a wide variety of options across the country. Others have had their dream school in mind for years and plan to apply there along with only a handful of backup safety schools. For the latter pool of students, restrictive early action may…

We’re sure you’re tired of hearing about the importance of good grades by now. After all, good grades are what get you into your dream school, right? But which grades do colleges actually look at? Do they see your whole high school career or just a few focused areas? Are some grades more important than others? In this post, we will show you the lens through which colleges assess your…

Are you considering a career in the medical field but unsure which specialization may be the right fit for you? We have compiled a list of average annual salaries for a variety of different physicians so you can compare each field and hopefully narrow down your options. Pediatric Physician – $244,000 To become a pediatric physician, you will first need to complete four years of undergraduate schooling. Throughout undergraduate, you…

As you may know, the Supreme Court recently ruled affirmative action with respect to college admissions unconstitutional. But what you might not realize is that this ruling could have a ripple effect into other aspects of society, especially corporate America.  Read on to learn more about affirmative action, the history of affirmative action in college admissions, and how the June Supreme Court decision can and will affect both higher education…

Do you want to start your own business? Maybe you have a knack for leadership or a budding interest in finance or technology? If so, you may want to consider applying to a business program for your undergraduate degree. In this guide, we have provided information about the top 12 undergraduate business programs in the United States for the 2022-2023 school year, as ranked by the U.S. News & World…

Choosing a college is tough. With over 4,000 colleges across the country, narrowing down your choices to just a few might feel impossible. Whether you have no idea where to begin or you already have a dream school in mind, you should take some time to paint a picture of an ideal college that truly fits your needs and wants in all areas of your lifestyle and personality. In this…

ChatGPT can do all of a student’s homework. The chatbot can spit out accurate answers for questions pertaining to English, History, Math, Science, and practically any other subject you might need. It can even write an entire college admissions essay for you. So, what does this emerging new technology mean for college admissions? How will it change the landscape of academia and the way colleges assess prospective students? Join us…

Though the SAT is no longer required at some universities, it is still an important tool that helps students make their applications stand out from the rest. But if you really want to make the most of your SAT scores, you should take some time to understand how the scores are calculated. What is a section score? What are subscores? How do the different sections of the exam factor into…

Many universities are changing to test-optional policies in Fall 2023. This may lead you to believe that tests like the ACT and SAT are no longer important for college applications.  However, these tests continue to be extremely valuable tools, especially for students applying to competitive programs, schools, and scholarships that receive thousands of applications every year. Even if your top schools don’t require ACT scores, sending in high test scores…

So, the time has finally come for you to schedule your SAT. This is an exciting time! You’re taking steps to develop your future and move forward on your chosen path of success. But honestly, choosing the right SAT test date can feel pretty overwhelming. How do you know which date to pick? Are some dates better than others? Should you take the test as soon as possible just to…