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Taking Career Exploration to the Next Level

A few basic steps to career exploration include thinking about what skills you have, the things you are passionate about, and the types of jobs that can provide you with the income you hope to have after college. Now, we are going to consider a few next-level ways to explore your career options. Internships – […]

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Pro Tips for the Ultimate College Visit Experience

We’ve addressed a lot of ways to choose the right colleges to tour and to prepare for your visit. But if you want to take things even further and maximize your opportunities, here are a few advanced tips to help you lock down the info you need for the decision-making process. Scope out the amenities

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Use High School Clubs to Make Your Student Profile Pop

If you want your student profile to stand out when you apply for college, joining a club during high school is a good way to do it. But should you join just any club? And why do college admissions officers look for students who belong to clubs in high school? Here are a few things

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AP Exams: How to Get the Best Scores!

AP Exams: How to Get the Best Scores!

Advanced Placement (AP) courses can provide high school students with a chance to experience college-level coursework while demonstrating academic rigor to colleges. Excelling on AP exams not only enhances college applications but may also grant college credit, saving you time and money. Preparing strategically is key to achieving top scores. Here are a few tips

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Choosing a Major Aligned with Your Career Goals

Choosing a Major Aligned with Your Career Goals

Exploring potential career paths can be an exhilarating yet daunting experience for high school students. The goal is to choose a major that aligns seamlessly with future career aspirations. Here are some top tips to help students navigate their career exploration journey: Self-Assessment: Understanding oneself is the cornerstone of career exploration. Students should begin by

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New College Rankings Released: What to Know

It’s that time of year again when various outlets will release their college rankings for the next year. Every year, students across the country race to read these lists to decide which schools to apply to. However, there are a few issues with that strategy. Here are several things you need to know about the

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Extracurriculars to Help You Get an Acceptance Letter

If you want to set your student profile apart from the crowd, you have to have extracurriculars. But not all high school supplementary activities are created equal. Here are a few extracurriculars that take things a step further and give you an even greater chance of getting an acceptance letter from the university of your

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3 Priceless Reasons to Try an Internship

As you get closer to college, high school students should be interested in finding a summer internship. One good reason to try an internship is to set your student profile apart from others who will apply to the same schools as you. However, the benefits of a summer internship go far beyond improving a student

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Pad Your Student Profile with Volunteer Work

Do you want to do good for your community and simultaneously make your student profile more notable for college admissions officers? Signing up to do volunteer work during the summer or after school may be the perfect way to accomplish both goals! Here are a few reasons that volunteers get noticed by college admissions officers:

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Don’t Make These Errors on a “Why Us” College Essay

Some college applications will want you to write an essay about why you chose this particular university. But you don’t want to make any of the usual mistakes associated with the “why us” essay. Here are a few of the most common errors so that you can avoid them. Error 1: Not being specific to

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