You’ve been admitted to college! Maybe you’ve even decided where you will attend in the fall.  Congratulations!

Before you pack your bags, there are a few important steps you’ll need to take to officially secure your spot and prepare for college in the fall.

Are internships really the best way for high school students to gain experience & stand out in the application process?

How can you make the most of your internships & what should you consider instead?

Your GPA is a clear, quantifiable measure of your academic performance throughout high school. Or is it? While GPA is important, it’s frequently overemphasized in discussions about what colleges look for in successful applicants. Let’s dive into how your GPA fits into the admissions process and why it’s just one piece of a much larger puzzle.

What should students do if they are undecided about their college major? Will it hurt their chances to apply undecided? In this blog post, we’ll explore scenarios where applying to college without a major may or may not benefit a student. 

Looking to gain research experience as a high school student? Check out our guide to finding research opportunities, including reaching out to local professors, pursuing independent research, and joining credible summer programs.

What does it mean to be waitlisted by a college? What are your chances of being admitted from the waitlist? Learn how college waitlists work and the steps you can take to hopefully increase your chances of getting off the waitlist.

The high school transcript is the most important piece of a student’s college application. That’s why high school course planning is so important. Where do you start? Let’s bust 3 myths and review 5 tips for students to consider while building a 4-year course plan.