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Summer Activities for High School Students: Start Planning for Summer Now

Summer Activities for High School Students: Start Planning for Summer Now

It’s only January, yet now is the time to start planning summer activities for high school students. Engaging in summer activities can significantly enhance a student’s college application, showcasing qualities such as curiosity, drive, and initiative. While colleges consider the extracurriculars a student is engaged in during the school year; they also value evidence of…

How to Continue with Extracurriculars Remotely

How to Continue with Extracurriculars Remotely

During this time of elevated uncertainty, it is difficult to plan in advance and be ‘ahead of the game.’ With the Coronavirus pandemic continuing, numerous schools are conducting online learning, and most in-person activities are limited or non-existent. While remote learning may not be ideal for everyone, it is a necessary adaptation in today’s world….

You Gotta Have Faith, Faith, Faith: Faith Based Activities in College Admissions

You Gotta Have Faith, Faith, Faith: Faith Based Activities in College Admissions

When it comes to college admissions, a student’s grades, course rigor, and test scores are always the most important factors of consideration.  But of course, a student’s extracurricular activities can really differentiate an application. Activities let schools know what a student is interested in.  More importantly, extracurricular activities can (and should) show a student’s leadership,…

Harvard Pushes to Rethink College Admissions

Given the stories of increased competition for college placement, parents and students may be surprised to learn that Harvard said the college admissions process needs to change, and over 50 colleges agree. The problem is students today need to enter the college admissions process with a long “brag sheet.” To earn the right to brag,…