The terms “college” and “university” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing! Let’s talk about the differences between the two and how that can inform your college list.

Whether you're crafting your extracurriculars (ECs) list for college applications or writing a resume, it’s crucial to quantify your impact. That means you need to include numbers wherever you can so that admissions officers understand the significance of your experience.

Letters of recommendation are a crucial component of the college application. In this post, we'll discuss what a good recommendation letter looks like, who to ask, how to ask, and when to ask.

If you decide to take a standardized test (and we recommend that students at least try!), here’s how you can create an effective study schedule.

A lot of students ask if a “B” in an AP class is better than an “A” in a regular class. Let’s talk about the difference!

As a high school student, you’re probably wondering how to stand out in the competitive college admissions process. One proven way to set yourself apart is by completing a passion project. Here are some reasons why completing a passion project can benefit you in the college admissions process.

Compared to high school, college coursework is significantly more challenging and requires a higher level of independence, rigor, depth, and critical thinking. Let’s explore these differences and discuss how you can succeed in college coursework.

I’ve gone through and used each of these college search engines so you don’t have to. Let’s see which ones are the best.

The summer before freshman year of college can be a great opportunity to prepare for the transition to college life. Here are some suggestions for what you can do during this time.

Many colleges have Facebook groups or other social media pages for newly admitted students. Learn the dos and don'ts of posting in these groups.

College Decision Day is fast approaching, and for those fortunate enough to receive multiple college acceptances, the admissions process is not yet over. Avoid these common mistakes when selecting which college you will ultimately attend.

When selecting a college, listen to a variety of voices and perspectives in order to make an informed decision.

If you are going to be visiting colleges in person, here’s what you need to be focusing on!

If your financial aid award wasn’t enough, follow these steps to negotiate your financial aid award with your college!

Now that college decisions are coming out, it’s important to evaluate your financial aid awards to make sure that they meet your needs!

The "big fish in a little pond" approach to choosing a college refers to the idea that students may perform better academically and have more opportunities for personal and professional growth at a less competitive institution rather than at a highly competitive, more prestigious one. Learn why it’s worth considering.

Learn the definitions of likely, target, and stretch schools and what that means for students deciding which schools to apply to.

Let’s talk about several key factors to consider when evaluating a college's personality. Seemingly small differences between colleges can have an outsized influence on a college experience!

Continuing our series on free online resources that students should know about, this week we have our design edition.

For this week’s list of online resources, we will be covering online tools to help with English / Literature classes.