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What should I do during fall of senior year?

What should I do during fall of senior year?

The first half of your senior year of high school is tough–you have college applications to balance while trying to squeeze in quality time with friends before graduation hits in a few short months. Here are a few strategy key points to keep you on track with...
How do I ask for a teacher recommendation letter?

How do I ask for a teacher recommendation letter?

Between standardized testing and essay writing, it can be easy to overlook another critical component of your college application: the teacher recommendation letter. Whether over calculus or American history, your teachers get to know you on a level matched by few...
How do I evaluate academic summer programs?

How do I evaluate academic summer programs?

Though summer is more than halfway over, it’s not too early to begin thinking about next summer. Of course, you don’t have to make any concrete plans at this point, but it can be useful to start brainstorming ideas early on and then narrow down your options as the...
How do I practice time management during senior year?

How do I practice time management during senior year?

You’ve been preparing for this moment for years, and it’s finally here–you’re a senior in high school! With college applications to complete and graduation on the horizon, it’s easy to get lost in this stressful yet exciting time. So what’s a student to do in...
What if I can’t pick a major?

What if I can’t pick a major?

To put it simply, don’t stress about picking (and sticking to!) a major before you begin your studies as an undergraduate. Check out our two main reasons below. You’ll probably change your mind. According to some estimates, between 20 and 50 percent of incoming...