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Important College App Deadlines You Can’t Miss!
“When do you need to finish gathering all your application materials and submit them to your colleges? That all depends on your deadlines. This guide will go over the different options for college application deadlines, plus step-by-step instructions on how to keep track of them all.”
The Key to Success in College Is So Simple, It’s Almost Never Mentioned
There’s an important question that only students can answer: What will they do to get the most out of college? It’s their education, after all.
Beyond ‘test-optional’: Some ‘test-free’ colleges drop the SAT and ACT entirely
“These schools are taking a more radical stance than the ‘test-optional’ movement, which allows applicants to choose whether to send scores. Instead, these schools are declaring themselves ‘test-blind’ or ‘test-free.’”
A New Twist on Some Old Questions
“The goal should be to convey who you are as an individual, the contributions you have made in the past and expect to make in the future, and how or why these factors have led you to this point . . . applying to law school.”
While Colleges Weren’t Looking
“While colleges and universities have been focused on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic the last 15 months, something that will likely have a more profound impact on their future has been happening with demographics and the labor market.”
The “Lovestorm” Way to Write a Unique and Powerful Common App Essay
“When it comes to generating a topic for the college-application Common-App essay, my family has shamelessly reinvented the wheel. And the wheel is brainstorming, but I swear this is better: it’s brainstorming, but with total, gushing love.”
6 Reasons People Fail To Finish Their Doctorate (& How to Finish Yours)
“In order to succeed, you must understand what’s at stake—and what’s expected of you—then develop a plan that you can stick to.”
Director of Admission Shares the Truth about College Essays
“My point is that your energy should not be spent on selecting the topic. Once you figure out which question you want to answer, meaning you really have something to say or you’re somewhat excited to respond, start writing.”
5 Facts You Need to Know About This Year’s College Admissions Process
“In a year when nothing is normal or has gone according to plan –– when classrooms sit empty and some seniors still haven’t had a chance to take an SAT –– what do parents and students need to know?”
Therapy for Teens and Families
“I know, firsthand, that change demands courage and I strive to support my clients by providing my clients with a safe, non-judgmental space.”
How to Write Your UC Activities List
“In addition to your grades, your test scores, and your responses to the UC Personal Insight Questions, [The UC Activities List] is your chance to stand out and show how you’ll likely contribute once you’re on the UC campus of your choice.”
Fusion Academy Berkeley
Personalized one-to-one learning for adolescents with neurodivergence.
The Post-Pandemic Gen Z
“COVID-19 offers colleges an opportunity for a reset. Rather than every college providing a comparable set of majors with a familiar pathway to graduation—all while following similar pricing strategies—this moment offers a chance for institutions to diversify and try something different.”
Evolution of High School Courses: IB, Honors, AP, College Prep, College Courses, and General Studies
“There are an array of interesting classes to choose from at your local high school. Find the level of curriculum that not only challenges you but that you can be successful at. Take AP or IB courses if you are willing to devote the time and hard work to earn at least an A or B.”
Is Starting College With a Ton of AP and Dual Enrollment Credit Hours Really a Good Thing?
“Is it smart to bank college credit while in high school? Or does it limit a student’s time living and enjoying the college experience?”