Many families believe the college admissions process starts junior year. By then, students take standardized tests, visit campuses, and begin applications. But in reality, some of the most important college admissions decisions for freshmen and sophomores happen much earlier. College planning for freshmen and sophomores is one of the most important—and most overlooked—parts of the…
Sophomore year might feel early to start thinking seriously about college—but trust us, it’s the perfect time to lay the foundation with 10th grade college prep. Tenth grade is all about building momentum. Colleges aren’t just looking at what you do junior and senior year; they want to see consistent academic effort, meaningful involvement, and…
Another summer has come and gone, and a new school year is on the horizon. Students need to make the most of their remaining summer break to prepare themselves for what is ahead. So here are tips to start the school year right! Seniors, as well as freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, should be setting new…
National Merit Scholarships are financial awards offered as part of a national academic competition. If you are interested in learning how to earn a National Merit Scholarship, read on. What is the National Merit Scholarship Program? The National Merit Scholarship Program is a national academic competition that offers recognition and scholarships to select high school…
Yale. Harvard. Columbia. All eight Ivy League colleges have gone test optional for the high school class of 2023, choosing to suspend the requirement for SAT and ACT scores and joining hundreds of other universities, including Stanford, who have also agreed to let students decide whether they want to submit test scores with their application….