The private schools of NYC have spent the summer creating plans to return to school in the safest way possible. Virtual, hybrid, and in person plans are equally present among twelve of the most reputable schools. The balance of three very different approaches perhaps se…
Applying as a foreign student to a US university can be pretty daunting. The liberal arts curriculum that most universities in the US operate under is unlike any other in the world.
One of the best parts of the college experience is meeting new people, especially the people you’ll be living with once you arrive on campus. For most of you, this will be the first time you’ll be living apart from your family and with complete strangers.
Whether you dream of 4 years of intensive painting study at Columbia University or you prefer to continue your extracurricular passion for the violin at Stanford, the artistic supplement, also called the “arts portfolio” or the “additional arts form,” can be a g…
With a plethora of prep books and online resources available for every standardized test imaginable, is it worth it to invest in a private test prep tutor? While not all students need a tutor to increase their SAT or ACT score, every student can benefit from one. A...
In addition to the Common App essay and Activities List, the Common Application has an additional space where you have the opportunity to provide information about your life in and outside of the classroom.
The first thing that you should know about starting a business as a high school student is that it is going to be a lot of work. The second thing that you should know is that it will likely be the most meaningful and important learning experience of your teenage years. …
The summer before you go to college can feel strange. Feelings of sentimentality, worry, and excitement all fill your head at once, making it difficult to know exactly how you should spend your time.
The college admissions landscape is constantly changing. Even the best intentioned parents, students, and guidance counselors struggle to navigate it successfully. And the college application process doesn’t begin senior fall; setting yourself up for success starts ea…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year, it falls during a unique and uncertain time and when much of the world is navigating how to respond to the current situation. This emphasizes the need for us to take care of ourselves, our neighbors and our loved ones.
