Colleges consider a variety of factors when making admissions decisions. Like most students, you’re probably no stranger to the fact that colleges will weigh your gpa, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular activities when you apply for admission.  However, what many students don’t realize is that colleges also consider your ability to pay tuition, too. Tuition is a major source of funding for colleges and universities, so there…

When college admission officers evaluate applicants, they look for students who are the total package. Sure, they want to admit students with high cumulative GPAs and great standardized test scores, but they also pay close attention to recommendation letters, volunteer experiences, and extracurricular activities. Unfortunately, students often hurt their chances of admission because they don’t pay enough attention to their participation in extracurricular activities. While almost every student knows that…

Thousands of college students across the country consider themselves to be “pre-med,” all the while fulfilling different majors like biology, chemistry, physiology, psychology, physics, and biochemistry. Because pre-med students are able to select from such a wide range of majors, it can be confusing for incoming students to know exactly what it means to be a pre-med student. Our guide will walk you through what it means to be pre-med…

When you start looking at application requirements for different colleges and universities, you will notice that many of them have both early action and regular decision deadlines. As the name suggests, early action deadlines are always sooner than regular decision deadlines, which can make some students question when to submit their applications to have the best chance of admission. While most of these colleges acknowledge that submitting your application before…

Often considered the pinnacle of the Ivy League, Harvard University is one of the most prestigious, and most competitive, universities in the United States. Thousands of students apply to attend this school each year, and for good reason: Harvard has an impeccable reputation that will open the doors to great job opportunities in the futureHarvard has an extensive alumni network that helps students build connections with notable business leaders, lawyers,…

While it is important to have a high GPA and great test scores, your teacher recommendation letters might just make the difference between whether or not you get into your dream school. Colleges and universities want to see that their applicants are well-rounded, passionate, and determined. Thousands upon thousands of students can earn a 4.0 GPA, but far fewer students are able to do so while also demonstrating strong leadership…

If students don’t reach their target score the first time you take the SAT or ACT, most of them opt to take the test again. After all, the old proverb “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” is true, right? Honestly, this depends on which schools you are applying to in the fall. Most colleges take one of four routes when it comes to considering standardized test scores:…

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of the top ranked schools in the country, and for good reason. MIT is home to prestigious schools like their Sloan School of Management and other world renown programs. It’s ranked fourth in the nation for research, first for engineering and technology, and third in the US overall. Located in beautiful Cambridge, Massachusetts, MIT is also desired for its proximity to art, history,…

When you first start high school, it probably feels like you have all the time in the world before you need to really think about your post-high school plans. After all, you won’t actually need to apply to any colleges until your senior year. But time flies, and before you know it, your senior year will roll around, and it will be time for you to submit your college applications.…

If you’re like the thousands of other pre-law students, you are probably passionate about fighting for justice, helping people overcome legal problems, and using the judicial system to help better society. However, having a heart for justice and equity is not enough for you to get admitted to law school and make strides toward a law career. If you want to get into law school, there are certain steps you…