Every college and university will request your high school transcript as part of the application process. Everyone throws that term around but do you know what a ‘high school transcript’ actually is? So you understand what you’re asking for, here are the basics of what a high school transcript is, how to request them, and how they’re used by colleges and universities. Take a minute today and learn about our…

Looking for where you want to go to college while still in high school gets tough. Not only do you have to do research and work on essays, but you still also have to graduate high school on time. Handling college search stress is a task every high school student deals with sooner or later; here are a few tips to make the process easier. Don’t forget to check out…

The college application process has various options when it comes to how early to submit your materials. One option students can use is Early Action, which is great for feeling the waters without making a commitment like Regular Decision. Consider the pros and cons of early action vs regular decision before choosing your college application pathway.  Don’t forget to check out our various SAT prep and ACT prep courses available…

Are you a student or parent who likes to plan and work ahead as much as possible? What if we told you there was a way for high school students to both get their regular diploma AND earn college credit at the same time, for no extra cost? Early college high school programs offer students the ability to earn both their high school diploma and actual college credit simultaneously. If…

The college admissions process requires not only test scores and a high GPA but also essays…lots of essays. The most common ones you’ll write are for college admissions boards and scholarship committees. When writing them, keep in mind that they have different audiences and purposes to serve. Keep these college essay vs scholarship essay differences in mind when drafting them during your junior and senior years. Before worrying about essays,…

Junior year is the time when you need to really begin looking at colleges and getting the whole application process rolling. However, you need to make sure that regular class work and obligations don’t fall behind, or else your senior year will be tougher than necessary. You could use a junior year checklist for college prep. Check out our junior year checklist for college to help keep you on track…

The College Board, in an attempt to level the playing field among students, is rolling out its new “adversity score” nation-wide. The new SAT adversity score provides colleges and universities with information to evaluate applicants from underprivileged backgrounds. There is still room for improvement though. While reading this post, don’t forget to check out our various SAT prep and ACT prep options afterward. [sat_one] What Is The ‘Adversity Score’? This…

You’re probably asking yourself now, “how to graduate high school early?” Just like in college, it’s possible to graduate high school early with your diploma. It’s not easy because of how much hard work it takes, but it’s definitely possible. Here’s the basic game plan on how to graduate high school early. While still in high school, make the most of your standardized test scores with either our SAT prep…

Going straight from high school to college without break is the norm for most students, but it doesn’t have to be that way. More and more people take a gap year after high school to relax and accomplish personal goals. Here are a few pertinent pros and cons of taking a gap year after high school before college. Don’t forget to learn how we can optimize your test scores with…

High school seniors have so much to do during that last year before college. Not only do you have to make sure you graduate on time, but there’s tons of work to do before the first day of college itself. Use this basic college planning checklist for reference if you’re about to enter your senior year in high school with plans for college after. While planning for college, make sure…