College tours and visits can be an incredibly valuable resource for gaining an understanding of a college. There are many other factors that determine a student’s success and happiness in college. It is important to consider what factors are important to you and rese…
When you take an Advanced Placement course, you have the opportunity to take the corresponding Advanced Placement Exam at the end of the year. While you can technically opt out of this opportunity as you are not “required” to do the exam when registered for an AP co…
For the amount of stress and hard work that they necessitate, people often question the utility of AP courses. See our reasons for taking them below. Admittance to Top-Tier Universities For top-tier and Ivy League schools, you will need to take the most rigorous...
When considering whether or not to spend your time applying for scholarships, the first detail to get into order is your exact level of need. We recommend doing this well before your college acceptances — it’s never too early to apply for free money! Don’t be too s…
College brochures, tour guides, and online resources can tell you seemingly anything about a given school – from student body diversity, student:teacher ratios, and financial aid statistics down to the dining hall menu. However, the most important information for studen…
If you are reading this article because you recently got into one of your top schools, then let us be among the first to say congratulations! Your hard work and dedication has paid off, and you should be overjoyed and proud of what you accomplished! Before you consider …
After getting that acceptance from a top-tier college or university, even the most disciplined students feel the temptation to relax a bit during senior spring. However, after three-and-a-half years plus of sustaining the level of hard work and discipline it takes to ge…
