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5 Tips To Kickstart the College Admissions Process as a Rising Senior

The college admissions process is competitive and extensive, requiring preparation during the spring of junior year and the following summer.

Direct Admissions’ First Year is a Success

Many universities in the 2022-2023 application cycle participated in direct admissions programs where students share their high school transcript, intended major, and standardized test scores instead of directly applying to a university. The Common App joined this admission program with

Florida Legislators Consider Alternative Standardized Testing

The Florida Legislature has allocated $2.8 million to develop an alternative to Advanced Placement (AP) classes, which could be available as early as next school year. State Senator Keith Perry has said that the alternative program will ensure that homeschooled

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Your May Resource Roundup

The resources cover topics such as summer planning, letters of recommendation, and writing skills. Additionally, the post highlights the annual report by the College Board on national participation in AP courses and testing. Whether students are just starting their college

How to Use Free Tools to Level Up Your Writing

To improve writing skills, students can use digital tools such as online thesauruses, spell check, and reliable sources like Google Scholar. Programs like Grammarly and ProWritingAid can also help with grammar and style. However, students must understand the limitations of

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College Board Releases AP Data for 2021-22

The College Board has released a data report on the accessibility and performance of Advanced Placement (AP) coursework across the US. The report shows positive trends in increased access to AP courses, with 80% of high school students attending schools

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Three Habits Students Can Implement to Level Up Their Writing Skills

To become a better writer, high school students can cultivate three essential habits: reading challenging and diverse material, researching unfamiliar words and concepts, and experimenting with writing and seeking feedback. By practicing these habits, students can sharpen their vocabulary, command

US News Delays its Grad School Rankings after Inquiries from Medical and Law Schools

U.S. News & World Report delayed the release of law and medical school rankings due to inquiries and requests to update data. The rankings will be released once inquiries are finished. The top 14 law schools were recently released, with

April Resource Roundup

Whether you are looking for answers to your burning questions about last-minute summer planning, deciding between colleges, or writing a letter of continued interest, we have a resource to meet your needs.

The University of California Proposes System-Wide Transfer Admissions Guarantee

Susan Cochran, chair of the UC systemwide Academic Senate, stated: “The key to transfer is to ask of students only what they need to do and not more…We think this proposal … is a positive step forward for simplifying transfers