Today’s high school students have more options than ever before when it comes to class choice. From IB to AP to honors classes, high schools try hard to provide the types of options that set their students up for success. And with the rise of magnet and charter schools, there’s even ways to specialize in a specific pre-college track before you start your university career.  However, this can lead to…

If you’re preparing for the SAT, part of setting yourself up for success is understanding why you’re taking the test, and what you need the test to do for you. It’s not like you’re taking the SAT for fun, after all– you need a high score to help highlight how competitive of a student you are. If you put in the work to merit a place at a competitive institution,…

A piece of advice that high-achieving students often hear is that they should take AP classes. And that’s completely correct– you should be taking AP classes if your school offers them! AP, short for Advanced Placement, is an international program administered by the College Board, the same organization that administers the SAT. AP classes are more demanding than typical high school courses, but the benefits are immense.  One of the…

What do you need to prepare for college? You might think you need things for your dorm, your textbooks, your class materials. And you do need those things, but before any of that– before you take any tests, before you submit a single application, you need to have goals. And what’s more, these goals need to be specific. You need to know your why. On its own, getting into a…

Are you considering a career in healthcare? If so, did you know there are ways to kickstart your career path and start building the skills you need while you’re still in high school? It’s true! We’ve put together a list of 4 extracurricular activities that high school students can use to learn what it’s like to work in healthcare, gain hands-on experience, and lay the groundwork for crafting competitive applications…

It really seems like everything is important for today’s students, doesn’t it? From extracurriculars to the ever-increasing challenge of schoolwork, you’re told from the first day of your first year that everything you do counts. And that includes your test scores! Not just your academic exams, but your standardized test scores. While it is true that many schools dropped SAT and ACT requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is also…

Hoya saxa! Georgetown University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States. The first federally chartered university, it boasts a 235-year history of excellence and is the alma mater of 2 US presidents (Lyndon B Johnson and Bill Clinton), 25 state governors, more than 450 members of Congress, and even international royalty. In short, if you have political ambitions, this might just be your dream…

College admissions, especially to elite institutions like Princeton or Yale, often feel very mysterious and vague. There’s so much that goes into an admissions decision, and every year, thousands of students with exceptional grades, impressive extracurriculars, and high test scores compete for a limited number of spots. But what are the real secrets to standing out and getting accepted? Today, we’re going to reveal some of the lesser-known strategies and…

Many students feel intimidated by the thought of applying to selective Ivy League schools like Yale. But, the application process doesn’t have to be scary! As long as you know what to expect and start preparing early, you can develop a stellar application that catches the eye of the admissions committee. In this guide, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about the Yale admissions process, including what they…

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in STEM, I have no doubt you’ve already heard of MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In fact, given its reputation for having world-famous physical science and engineering programs, it might even be on your list of top schools! This guide will tell you everything you need to know about the current MIT admission requirements, including a detailed overview of the entire application process…