Using CLEP Exams to Save Money on College
There are several ways to save money on college: scholarships, credit for Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes, and dual enrollment classes are a few common options. One of the […]
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Career Exploration: Your Free Career Test
If you want to study nursing or accounting in college, you’ll have a good idea of what major to declare. Of course, eventually, everyone must choose a major and a […]
Summer Research Programs for High School Students
Participating in a summer research program is one of the best ways for high school students to learn foundational research skills, including collecting data, analyzing, and giving presentations. In addition, […]
Data Science Summer Programs for High School Students
Data science has become one of the most rapidly growing and in-demand fields in recent years, and it’s no wonder why. The ability to analyze and understand information is increasingly […]
Fail Early and Often – Early Failures Are a Predictor of Future Success
This time of year, the admissions decisions are coming in hot—and they often aren’t the decisions we’d for which we had hoped. As parents, it’s painful to watch our kids […]
The Perfect Storm
Dr. Lisa Rouff explores the increase in teen mental health problems that could be caused by a combination of increased social isolation, increased social media use, and lack of sleep […]
Requesting Letters of Recommendation for College Applications
There are many components to the college application process, from college visits to test scores, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation. Most selective colleges will ask for at least one […]
The Difference Between Holistic College Admissions and Admissions by the Numbers
One of the most common questions we get from parents and students is what colleges are looking for in an applicant. It depends because colleges are different, and their admissions […]
The Effect of COVID on the Teen Brain
Dr. Lisa Rouff explores a new study that finds teens’ brains aged faster than normal during the pandemic, and not in a good way. As a psychologist, I’ve always tried […]
Building a College List: Factors to Consider
Building a college list is the start of determining if a school is a suitable match for you. Creating the list requires research, research, and more research. You may already […]