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It’s all about you!
This summer start thinking about what you like, and what is important to you. Summer is a good time to do as much preparing for next year as you can. Here is an activity you can do with your friends. It is fun to compare notes and learn about each other.
Think about the fo...
It’s officially summer now! You may not want to think about school but now is a good time to reflect on this past year and set your goals for the upcoming school year.
Look back at this past year:
- Are you happy with your grades?
- Did you enjoy your classes?
- Did you spend enough (or too ...
As you are researching colleges, you will hear comments about how one campus is “very liberal” or another is “conservative”, or another is “middle of the road”. These are references to the political leanings of a college campus. Is it red (conservative), blue (liberal), or somewhere in between? H...
Are you worried about your upcoming finals or AP tests? Reduce stress and ace your tests by using these study tips from a graduate student.
- Find a study space that suits you.
For students who need a bit of chaos while they work, coffee houses usually have the perfect amount of chatter and noise ...
Hoping to get a great recommendation letter for college admission or a scholarship or even a summer program? It’s hard to write a recommendation for someone you don’t know. You need to have strong relationships with your teachers and counselor. Here are 3 tips for building good relationships.
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How do you know if you need to take College Board SAT Subject tests? Some colleges require or strongly recommend that you submit subject test scores (often two tests in subjects related to the major you are interested in – i.e. Math and Science for Engineering majors). Review the requirements of t...
Do you dream of spending less time studying and still getting great grades? Turn your phone or device into a study machine! There are great resources available to turn all that time you spend on your phone into something productive. You may find a favorite that you’ll continue to use in college!
...Getting a rejection letter from a college can be a painful blow. Especially this year with a college admissions scandal in every major newspaper, it may seem that the process is rigged or unfair to the core. You may wonder, “Why was I not accepted? What else could I have done?”
The answer – not...
Have you considered studying abroad? What if you could study abroad for your entire college experience rather than just one semester? Studying in the United Kingdom could be a great way for you to experience another culture for college without worrying about a language barrier.
The UK has some ...
Watch and learn from Seth Kodikara all about the Park Scholarship from a Park Scholarship Finalist.
- The Park ScharlshScholarshiption Process
- Insight on the Interviews
- Advice for underclassman on their extracurricular activities to improve their resume
- And much more.
The College Visit
Depending on your time and interest level, plan one of the following types of college visits:
Basic Visit
- Attend an information session. Ask questions about admissions, financial aid, choice of majors. IMPORTANT: Get a business card from an admissions person.
- Do a colle ...
Using your spring break to visit colleges is a great idea, but be aware of spring break schedules for the colleges you wish to visit. It’s best to see a college when students are on campus. Here are a few tips to prepare for your spring college visits.
- Create a College Visit Itinerary. Using a ...
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