Summer vacation in between high school graduation and the start of your first year at college is normally a little longer than usual. You deserve a break from school work, so take some time to do something fun and relaxing like going on a road trip with your friends....

In this post, we're going to discuss some popular gap year activities to help you picture whether a gap year in between high school and college is something for you. Ever since the start of the pandemic, gap years have become increasingly popular among high schoolers who want to...

Hi everyone! We're switching up the pace a little bit in this blog post to cover something more related to life on campus. There's no way around it: Greek Life is a big part of many college campuses around the US. There's more to Greek Life than just what...

Hi everyone! My name is John Wisdom, and I am currently a senior at Dartmouth College. I'm an author for many of these blog posts, and I wanted to share with you what my personal experience was like applying to very selective colleges so that you can learn more...

Going into your first year of college can seem stressful. Don't worry! This blog post has three quick and easy tips that will help you navigate through that first year. These tips pack a punch! We couldn't emphasize these tips more. In fact, these are three things that...

Congratulations! You got into college! That's an incredible accomplishment. As you celebrate, take a minute to think about what your next steps will be. First, you need to accept an offer of admission. But in order to make an informed and thoughtful decision on where you want to...

Studying Abroad: Applying to International Colleges as a US Student Look no further! This guide will break down tips on applying to international colleges and universities as an American student. As you think about applying to international schools, the main rules and guidelines regarding how to...

International students have a different checklist when it comes to submitting their college applications to institutions in the US. These requirements include English language requirements, standardized testing requirements, transcript translation, and the visa application. To help you stay on top of the different process for international students, we've put...

In this blog post, we'll discuss how to approach and plan your application to an Ivy League caliber school. All Ivy League caliber schools have an incredibly low admission rate that only gets lower every year, so to get accepted, you need to put in an extra level of...

A key component of your College Application will be your standardized test scores, like the SAT or ACT. In this guide, we'll answer your basic questions as you start to form your standardized test-taking plan. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many colleges and universities have opted to make standardized...