
2022 ACT Average Score Hits Record Low
by Shalane | October 20, 2022 | Blog Posts
The ACT has released the average scores for the class of 2022, which show a precipitous drop in national averages. The class of 2022 had an average composite score of 19.8—down from 20.3 in 2021—making this the first time since

Biden Administration to Support Transgender Students’ Rights in Schools
by Anais Kessler | July 1, 2022 | Blog Posts
On Thursday, June 23rd, the Biden administration proposed changes to Title IX regulations that would ban discrimination against transgender students at schools, colleges, and universities, as reported by The Washington Post. Title IX was first signed into law in 1972

Why Extracurriculars Matter
by Ashley Lehane | February 17, 2022 | Blog
High school is an incredibly busy time for any student, but particularly so for students who fill their course schedule with the most rigorous classes available. With an already packed schedule, many students question whether spending their limited free time

Prepare Yourself for “Weed-out” Courses
by Anais Kessler | December 7, 2021 | Blog Posts
Excited to begin their new journey in college, incoming freshmen are often surprised that their introductory courses have unexpectedly difficult curricula: hours of work, crushing exams, and enigmatic concepts. Sometimes, the curriculum might demand a style of studying and learning

Hybrid Learning: How It’s Going
by Anais Kessler | November 30, 2021 | Blog Posts
As Ivy League schools have welcomed students back for the fall semester, administrators and faculty have taken various approaches to optimizing the endemic learning experience. With most schools emphasizing a transition back to the classroom, students and professors have voiced

New Financial Restructuring Campaigns at Yale and Cornell
by Anais Kessler | November 5, 2021 | Blog, Blog Posts
The cost of attending elite educational institutions has long been a topic of intense debate: private school costs often place a significant financial burden on families. In light of the recent pandemic and increasing student concern over the negative impact

China International Resource Hub
by Ashley Lehane | May 11, 2021 | Applications, Education, Resources, Students
Are you a student living in China looking to apply to colleges and universities in the U.S.? Over 350,000 students come to the U.S. every year from China to study at American universities, so you might have heard of this

UK International Resource Hub
by Ashley Lehane | April 29, 2021 | International Student Resources
Whether it’s Harvard, Stanford, or UCLA, U.S.-based colleges and universities offer qualified British applicants vibrant opportunities to expand their worldviews within some of the most robust learning infrastructures in the world. From expansive research facilities, to internationally-acclaimed professors, to nuanced

Saudi Arabia Resource Hub
by Ashley Lehane | April 20, 2021 | International Student Resources
Saudi students who are looking to apply to colleges and universities in the United States may quickly realize that the education system at home may look different from the one American students are used to in the United States. If

How to encourage my Procrastinating Student to Get Started on their College Applications
by Ashley | October 16, 2020 | Blog
Some students have difficulty motivating themselves to work on their college applications. It’s a large undertaking, and it can be overwhelming. Senior year is academically demanding, and students might prioritize their school work over applications, because, well, December seems far