January 20, 2025
Ever stumbled upon the term “Common Data Set” and wondered if it was a treasure map for college applications or a secret code that, once unlocked, […]
November 1, 2024
After weeks (or months) of working on your college admissions application, you're finally ready to submit. Or are you? One of the biggest mistakes applicants make […]
May 24, 2024
5/29/26 update: The most current version of this blog post (for 2026-2027 changes) can be found by clicking this link. It’s almost June, and you […]
April 22, 2024
Updated April 27, 2026 If you’re working through college applications, you may have seen STARS pop up and thought, Wait… is this another form I have […]
April 8, 2024
Are you considering applying to the University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) for Fall 2025 admission? If so, you’re not alone. With its stellar academic programs […]
March 3, 2024
If you're anything like me, you're planning your spring and summer breaks right about now. So here's a friendly reminder: These vacations are a prime opportunity […]
March 2, 2024
You have to do a lot of writing in high school. Persuasive essays. Book reports. Creative writing. Presentations. But one thing you may not have written […]
January 28, 2024
Have writer’s block? I bet you’ll unearth at least one new topic to write about by the end of this article. As our newly adopted rescue […]
January 16, 2024
While taking on a full-time “real” job while still in school may seem overwhelming (and early) for many students, starting your professional development during high school […]