Do an internship in high school and it can do a lot for you. Few other activities can have a greater impact on a student. Internships are opportunities for students to explore their interests, learn more about possible careers, and gain real world experience while still in school. Through an internship, a student can also…
To report the AP exam or not to report the AP exam, that is this week’s question. Starting on May 4, over 2 million students will take almost 4 million AP exams. After taking one of the many various exams, there are usually three ways a student will feel: Great! Good. And Awful. If you think you did…
Attention Juniors: The 2015-2016 college application season has officially begun. The Common Application, otherwise known as the Common App, released its list of essay prompts. While it is true that the Common Application essay prompts are flexible enough for any personal statement or story, it also helps to know just what admissions officers look for when…
However, people who think they know everything there is to know about getting into college may not really know as much as they think. NOT A JOKE: Well-rounded kids are not who colleges are looking for. Colleges want students who excel at something. Why? Because colleges want a well-rounded class and it’s easier to…
Although grades and test scores are what colleges look at first, volunteer work is important because it shows a college that a student is compassionate, involved, and well-rounded. Community service is also said to be growing importance among admissions officers. A 2011 survey conducted by DoSomething.org ranked it number four in importance of factors considered…