The ACT has released the average scores for the class of 2022, which show a precipitous drop in national averages. The class of 2022 had an average composite score of 19.8—down from 20.3 in 2021—making this the first time since 1991
Biden Administration to Support Transgender Students’ Rights in Schools
On Thursday, June 23rd, the Biden administration proposed changes to Title IX regulations that would ban discrimination against transgender students at schools, colleges, and universities, as reported by The Washington Post . Title IX was first signed into law in 1972...
Why Extracurriculars Matter
High school is an incredibly busy time for any student, but particularly so for students who fill their course schedule with the most rigorous classes available. With an already packed schedule, many students question whether spending their limited free time on sports, …
Prepare Yourself for “Weed-out” Courses
Excited to begin their new journey in college, incoming freshmen are often surprised that their introductory courses have unexpectedly difficult curricula: hours of work, crushing exams, and enigmatic concepts. Sometimes, the curriculum might demand a style of studying …
Hybrid Learning: How It’s Going
As Ivy League schools have welcomed students back for the fall semester, administrators and faculty have taken various approaches to optimizing the endemic learning experience. With most schools emphasizing a transition back to the classroom, students and professors...
New Financial Restructuring Campaigns at Yale and Cornell
The cost of attending elite educational institutions has long been a topic of intense debate: private school costs often place a significant financial burden on families. In light of the recent pandemic and increasing student concern over the negative impact of...
China International Resource Hub
Are you a student living in China looking to apply to colleges and universities in the U.S.? Over 350,000 students come to the U.S. every year from China to study at American universities, so you might have heard of this compelling option! However, there’s a lot you n…
UK International Resource Hub
Whether it’s Harvard, Stanford, or UCLA, U.S.-based colleges and universities offer qualified British applicants vibrant opportunities to expand their worldviews within some of the most robust learning infrastructures in the world. From expansive research facilities, …
Saudi Arabia Resource Hub
Saudi students who are looking to apply to colleges and universities in the United States may quickly realize that the education system at home may look different from the one American students are used to in the United States. If you or your student is looking to atten…
How to encourage my Procrastinating Student to Get Started on their College Applications
Some students have difficulty motivating themselves to work on their college applications. It’s a large undertaking, and it can be overwhelming. Senior year is academically demanding, and students might prioritize their school work over applications, because, well, De…