Many high school students use their summer break from high school to participate in activities that may boost their resumes or applications for college. Some of these activities include summer camp programs on college campuses and community service that may all be canceled now. First, students should consider their own interests and passions. Do you sew? Then start an Etsy store. If you’re interested in computers, teach yourself how to … [Read more...]
Update about AP Exams
Update: April 3, 20202 AP Exam Schedule released Update from College Board regarding AP Exams For the 2019–20 exam administration only, students can take a 45-minute online exam at home. Beginning on Wednesday, March 25, students and teachers can attend free, live AP review courses, delivered by AP teachers from across the country. It appears that AP Art exams will consist of 3 submitted works (instead of 5). Computer … [Read more...]
News about SAT and ACT Tests
SAT "College Board is canceling the May 2 adminstration. Makeup exams for the March 14 test (rescheduled to March 28) are also canceled. Registered students will receive refunds." Higher ed experts are hoping that this means the June test date is still planned and that the College Board will offer at least one more testing date during the summer. Right now, the next test date after the June 6 SAT isn't until August 29. Read more from … [Read more...]
Top 14 Law Schools
The top 14 law schools are often abbreviated as the T14. Each year, individual schools usually shift up or down the law school rankings, and there can be significant differences in a school’s ranking from one year to the next. But in general, the colleges within the T14 remain the same. The top 14 law schools share a number of common characteristics; notably, they have the most competitive admissions standards, offer the most reputable … [Read more...]
I got offered Blinn TEAM at A&M but what does that mean?
Texas A&M is releasing final admissions decisions soon for students who applied for Fall 2018. If you got accepted, congratulations! There are also several other pathways that might be offered: Aggie Gateway to Success is a summer provisional admission program that gives students a unique chance to gain full admission to the university the following fall semester. This is a rare offer in which Gateway students who successfully … [Read more...]
National College Fairs Scheduled for 2020
National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) released its list of dates and cities for National College Fairs. These College Fairs are free to the public and designed for information-seeking college-bound students and parents. 2020 National College Fairs: Houston: April 14 Austin: April 16 Dallas/FT Worth: April 19 **NACAC is monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus threat. At this time, NACAC has made the decision to … [Read more...]
Great Options for an Online MBA
Recent college grads and young professionals often wonder whether earning a graduate degree will set them up for career success. An MBA degree is a popular stepping stone to C-suite jobs at large corporations, and it is also an asset for budding entrepreneurs, especially for students with an undergraduate degree in a field other than business. Adding a Master's in Business Administration degree (MBA) can be very rewarding professionally … [Read more...]
Creating Your Student Resume for College Admissions
When you apply to college, admission officers look at more than just your grades — they also take note of what you have done outside the classroom. Your extracurricular activities, such as jobs, sports, clubs and volunteer work, give colleges a better sense of who you are and show them what you can bring to their campus community. Remember that college folder you were supposed to be collecting throughout high school? The one stuffed with all of … [Read more...]
Common Application Essays for Class of 2021
The Common Application is a website that allows over 2 million students to apply to over 900 colleges each year, using one platform. It requires one general Common App essay that is then sent to any colleges using the app. Students chose from seven different prompts to write this one essay. Common Application Instructions and Prompts Instructions: The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic … [Read more...]
Spring To Do List For Juniors
While most seniors are happily done (or almost happily done) with completing and submitting their college applications, now it’s time for juniors to get engaged. Below is a checklist of some of the things that juniors and their families should be thinking about, discussing and doing over the next few months. Start talking! If you haven't already, now is the time to start conversations about the next steps after high school. It is important … [Read more...]
