Senior year is here, and college applications suddenly feel a lot more real. What once seemed months away is now something students need to tackle. One important piece of the application is the letter of recommendation for college. If you have not yet asked your teachers or counselor for one, now is the time. Teachers…
For many college students and working professionals, the question eventually shifts from “What can I do with what I know?” to “What could I do if I knew more?” That question can lead to graduate school. For some people, an advanced degree such as an MD, PhD, JD, MBA, or master’s degree is required for…
The backpacks are packed, alarms are set, and summer is officially winding down. Soon, high school students will be back to early mornings, homework, practices, meetings, and packed schedules. The start of a new school year is more than a return to routine. It offers students a chance to reset, make a few smart changes,…
The 2026–2027 Common Application is officially open, which means college application season has begun for the Class of 2027. More than 1,100 colleges and universities around the world are participating in the Common App this year. While the platform allows students to apply to multiple colleges through one central application, completing it well takes much more than…
For many students, the Common App essay feels like the hardest part of the application. They know the essay matters, but they are not always sure what makes one effective. Some worry that their story is not unusual enough. Others focus on choosing the “right” topic or trying to guess what admissions officers want to…
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