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8 Tips for High School Juniors: Ways to Boost Your College Chances Over the Summer

Juniors, keep the momentum going this summer with these tips for high school juniors. You’ve made it this far—now is not the time to lose steam. Use your time wisely to get ahead. What you do this summer could be the factor that pushes your application from a no or maybe to a YES. Here’s…

Demonstrate Interest in a College and Boost Your Chances of Admission

With so many applications flooding in, a number of colleges are looking for students to do more, such as “demonstrate interest” in a college to help them decide which ones to accept. Gain extra points with admissions by showing the colleges that you’re interested in them. In the mind of admission readers, students who show…

Top Tips for a Standout High School Resume

Students should begin working on their high school resumes as soon as possible and add to it at the end of every semester. This high school resume should include extracurricular activities such as involvement with school clubs, work experience, academic achievements, and volunteer work. Other sections can include interests, certifications, languages, and skills. The advisors…

Tips on College Admissions for Students with Learning Differences

Roughly 14% of public school students have a learning difference. Many of those students can—and do—thrive in college. But first, students with learning differences, like any student, need to navigate the college admissions process. Here are some tips on college admissions for students with learning differences. How to Find Colleges that Accommodate Learning Differences and…