Academic and College Planning
What’s a High School Transcript & Why Is It So Important?
The college application process involves many steps and most colleges are unique in their requirements. Your college transcript is a large part of the process. Read below to understand what it is, why it’s important, how to get one, and all the things for which you’ll need your high school transcript. What is a high…
Read More5 Steps to Career Planning for High Schoolers
Have you looked around you and wondered about all the jobs it takes for the world to be so amazing? There’s that nozzle that makes the soda come out of the machine all fizzy. Hundreds of people resource the materials for power lines, build them, ship them, and then string them up so you can…
Read MoreATTN HS Juniors & Seniors: Your Ideal College Prep Checklist
You’re finally in your last two years of high school. Whether you’re a new junior or a rising senior, there’s a lot to be excited about, but a lot to get done. While you may be tempted to slack a bit here and there, careful planning and due diligence will help you land the college…
Read More9 Tips to Complete Your Best College Application
Each year, over 1 million students apply to over 900 Common App member colleges worldwide. What is the Common App, you ask? It’s a non-profit membership organization that represents more than 900 colleges across the U.S. and 20 other countries. Their main focus is to connect applicants to these colleges. Which means you might be…
Read MoreHow to Start Your College Search in Your Junior Year
When you’re in the middle of high school life, the last thing you may want to think about is college, but high school passes quickly and that next step is coming sooner than you think. To set yourself up for a brilliant future that you’re going to love, you should start your college search during…
Read MoreDos and Don’ts to a Strong College Essay
Even professional writers get stage fright in front of a blank page. There’s too much possibility, too many directions things can go, and too many choices for what will become the final draft. So if you’re procrastinating on your college essay, you’re not alone. And ever since many colleges made SAT and ACT scores optional,…
Read More5 Questions to Ask to Get Great College Recommendation Letters
Exploring, choosing, applying, visiting schools and getting to the college of your choice is a long, potentially overwhelming process. But it doesn’t have to be difficult. Each step of the way, there are tips and tools that can make the journey easier, and give you more confidence as you progress. Which is why we’re talking…
Read MoreHow (& When!) to Plan Your College Visits
You’re thrilled to explore a few campuses, catch the vibe, and find the one that feels most comfortable and most closely fits your goal. But with almost 6,000 colleges to choose from across the U.S., you might feel overwhelmed by the options. Here’s how to plan your college visits, and when you should make them happen.…
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