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How to Write the Activities Section in College Application

In this article, we provide tips on how to write an effective Activities section and offer examples of different types of activities.

How to Create Your College List for Application

This article offers a comprehensive guide to help you create your college list from beginning to end.

How to Decide Between Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision

In this article, we provide comprehensive information on the pros and cons of the various application options.

How to Create a Video Supplement for Private School and College Admissions

A video supplement is another opportunity to help a student stand out from the crowd.

Get into Your Dream or Target College with Lower-Than-Expected GPA

Six tips to help high school students with low GPA to get into college

Preparing for Test-Blind and Test-Optional College Admissions

The guide to test-blind and test-optional college admissions: what they mean, which schools have adopted them, and how to stand out.

How to Plan for College in 9th Grade

It’s never too early to start planning for college and laying the foundation for your college-readiness. Your freshman year is an ideal...

Admissions Interview: the Do's and Don’ts

Many elite colleges include an alumni interview as part of their application process. The practice dates back for as far as some of these...

The Best Entrepreneurship Competitions for High School Students

Entrepreneurship is a cornerstone of what makes America great. Successful businesses are founded on interdisciplinary, communication, and...

Everything You Need to Know About the Common App Essay

The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application. Applicants may use Common App to apply to any of the nearly 900...