As the school year winds down, many students are looking forward to summer break. But there is one important task juniors should handle now—deciding who will write their recommendation letters for college admissions. These letters are a key part of the college application and can provide admissions readers with valuable insight into a student’s character,…
When students take AP, IB, AICE, or Dual Enrollment classes, they get a chance to tackle college-level material while still in high school. These programs encourage students to dive deeper into subjects, sharpen their critical thinking, and get a feel for what college coursework is like. Many schools that use weighted GPA systems reward the…
You may be surprised to learn that nearly a quarter of American college students who start at one four-year institution will transfer to a different one to finish their degree. Some students may acquire their associate’s degree at a community college before transferring to a university for two more years. Others may decide that where…
Happy Holidays! We want to take a moment of gratitude for all our families who trusted us to help their students reach their college goals. Sharing this journey with each of you has been a privilege and a blessing. First and foremost, we’d like to congratulate our amazing 2024 seniors. So far there have been…
Known for their academic rigor, rich history, and global influence, Ivy League schools represent the pinnacle of American higher education. Prestigious names like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton immediately come to mind. But how did these eight elite institutions come to be collectively known as the “Ivy League,” and what makes them so distinctive? Here’s a closer…