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The College Board—the organization responsible for creating college-preparedness exams like the SAT and the AP tests—is once again facing intense scrutiny. Earlier this summer, the organization came under fire when students expressed their frustration over scores for the June SAT

In a recent op-ed, Washington Post writer Jonathan Zimmerman reflected on the current news making headlines in higher ed this summer. With Harvard and other elite universities under international scrutiny for allegedly discriminating against students of Asian descent, students and

Every year, we see students who underestimate the amount of time and attention applying to college actually takes. On the other end of the spectrum, we have students who begin thinking about their applications during their freshman year of high

The first half of your senior year of high school is tough–you have college applications to balance while trying to squeeze in quality time with friends before graduation hits in a few short months. Here are a few strategy key

Greek life. The phrase alone conjures up images of frat bros playing beer pong in dingy dorm rooms and sisters sporting matching shirts and chanting in sync on a picturesque quad of higher learning. Whether these images excite or disturb

Between standardized testing and essay writing, it can be easy to overlook another critical component of your college application: the teacher recommendation letter. Whether over calculus or American history, your teachers get to know you on a level matched by

Though summer is more than halfway over, it’s not too early to begin thinking about next summer. Of course, you don’t have to make any concrete plans at this point, but it can be useful to start brainstorming ideas early

You’ve been preparing for this moment for years, and it’s finally here–you’re a senior in high school! With college applications to complete and graduation on the horizon, it’s easy to get lost in this stressful yet exciting time. So what’s

To put it simply, don’t stress about picking (and sticking to!) a major before you begin your studies as an undergraduate. Check out our two main reasons below.

If you want to pursue a career in medicine, it’s important to start preparing early. To that end, It’s a good idea to have a general sense of what to expect in college if you intend to pursue a pre-medical