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…

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…

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…

Going to college is like entering a relationship; even with the best intentions, the fit may not be right. Just because you are accepted and attend one school, that fact doesn’t prevent you from transferring to another institution if it’s not the right school for you. If you ever consider transferring between schools, bear in mind our 10 college transfer tips on how to approach this change efficiently and successfully.…

You are going to fill out a ton of college applications during your junior and senior years. With so much to do, here are things you should include on each one if possible. Here are a few suggestions of good things to put on a college application, to increase your value in admissions officers’ eyes. If you haven’t already, take a moment to check out our various SAT prep and…

One of the most frequent questions we’ve been asked over time by students is “how can I get into medical school?” There is no one simple answer to that question unfortunately, because every medical program is different. But we can still help you out. Here are some very basic medical school requirements and tips that will help when you’re ready to start applying to programs. Don’t forget to check out…

The college application process can be stressful, especially when you’re applying to multiple schools. It doesn’t have to be though and we’ll explain why here. Part of the college application process is submitting your standardized test scores, whether it’s the SAT or ACT. If you still need to take one, our SAT prep and ACT prep courses can help you prepare. Simple College Application Tips At A Glance Here then…

If you’re a high school student or parents of one, college is a big deal with many questions. If you’re already planning on taking the SAT or ACT, our ACT prep and SAT prep course options will help you prepare. To help you prepare, here are the top 35 college counselor questions to ask by subject: Class Questions Question 1. What courses do I need to take to be ready…

Don’t get fooled by myths about college admissions; we have broken down the biggest ones. If you’re thinking about test prep for college though, don’t hesitate to learn about our SAT prep and ACT prep courses. Myths About College Admissions COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MYTH TRUTH There’s Only One Perfect School for Me Don’t be afraid to explore your options and investigate the wide variety of schools out there. It’s fine to have…

Getting your kid ready for college can seem like an endless task. You have to worry about campus visits, SAT or ACT scores, AP classes and tests, extracurricular activities, financial aid, scholarships, applications, and grades.  Helping one son or daughter through this process can be exhausting. Helping multiple kids prepare for college at the same time can seem like a nightmare. You can breathe easy when you realize millions of…