Q&A with Steph: Volunteering as a High School Student
Volunteering can be one of the most rewarding and effective ways for high school students to explore their interests, contribute to their communities, and strengthen their college applications. While many students assume that they need to volunteer on a grand scale by...
How to Leverage Your AP Exams for Ivy League Admissions
Next week, students across the country will sit for the Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Administered by the College Board, AP courses and their accompanying exams have long been regarded as benchmarks for students’ college preparedness, offering a more standardized...
How the Explosion of Private Consultants Has Changed the College Admissions Landscape
It used to be so simple, many parents think. Students earned top grades, aced their standardized tests, participated in extracurricular activities, took on leadership roles, ran for student body president or spearheaded a campus club, and earned admission to their...
How Students Can Improve Their Reading Comprehension: Q&A with Giovanni
Reading comprehension is one of the most essential—and often insufficiently practiced—skills in a student’s academic toolkit. Whether you’re preparing for the ACT or SAT or simply trying to stay on top of schoolwork, strong reading skills are a critical...