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Listen to Your Gut, Not Your Friends: Choosing Your College List
Whether you’re discussing colleges with your friends or family during the application process, be sure to consider your own needs and wants first.

MBA Admissions FAQ
There are a number of questions that come up time and time again when applicants are weighing their MBA options – so our expert MBA admissions counselor is here to answer them.

Not Just Business as Usual: Exploring an Undergraduate Business Degree
There are many undergraduate business programs in the country, offering a wide range of opportunities for students interested in fields such as finance, accounting, international business, real estate, marketing, information technology and entrepreneurship.

Parents: How to Get Your 9th and 10th Graders Excited About College Prep
It’s never too early to start planting college prep seeds – especially since all four years of high school courses, grades, activities, and more are evaluated in the admissions process.

Winter College Prep Goals For Freshmen and Sophomores
There’s a lot that freshmen and sophomores can do now to stay on track for the college admissions process – and even get ahead.

Preparing for Graduate School: Tips for Undergraduate Students
Admissions officers like to see your journey, and the important point to underline here is that the activities, the jobs, and the experiences you pursue during your undergraduate career should tell a story in line with who you are and the path you are taking.

Preparing to Meet with Your Guidance Counselor
High school juniors should use the first few weeks in April to set up one-to-one meetings with their guidance counselors to make the most of their high school college counseling meetings.

Pursuing History: The Benefits and How to Develop Your Interest in History
There are a lot of benefits students can gain from a history, humanities degree, or liberal arts degree and there are a lot of ways for students to pursue those interests.

SAT Subject Tests: Math I vs Math II
For those students with an interest in math or other STEM fields, the SAT Subject Tests in math can be alluring, but with two options available, Math I and Math II, how do you know which one is right for you?

SAT Subject Test Prep for Freshmen and Sophomores
Most people associate test prep, especially for SAT Subject Tests, with high school juniors and seniors, but did you know the best time to start taking SAT Subject Tests is actually in 9th and 10th grade?

Self-Studying: What’s the Benefit and How to Do It
With an increasing number of new technologies and an expanding global population, self-studying is on the rise.

Setting Academic and College Prep Goals for 2020
Setting academic and college prep goals for the coming year is a great way to get students excited about their college prep and alleviate some of the stress commonly associated with planning for college.

Setting Fall Semester Academic and College Prep Goals
Goals not only help keep students on track with their college prep, they also help students learn more about who they are, what they’re interested in, and how they can better pursue those interests.

Summer Program and Activity Ideas For Performing Arts Students
Summer break offers exciting opportunities for teens who are performing artists to further develop and enhance their skills and talents.

Spotlight on Latin American Studies
Latin American studies is an exciting and unique concentration that gives students a specialized global perspective.

3 College Prep Tips for 8th and 9th Graders
This spring is actually a great time to set the foundation for your future college admissions journey as you make the most of your present college prep.

Medical School Admissions Tips
The medical school admissions process is unique and requires considerable planning in order to gain admission to your top-choice medical schools.

College Prep 101: Selecting High School Courses
Given the transcript’s importance, students should thoughtfully consider what courses they should take each year and plan ahead for subsequent years.

Test Prep Checklist for Sophomores and Juniors
The spring semester is a popular testing time, and high school sophomores and juniors need to have a plan in order to prepare for these important college admission exams.

The 3 Es of Assessing Fit When Researching MBA Programs
Many business school applicants are well aware of how much time they will need to spend on preparing their applications or studying for the GMAT/GRE, but don’t necessarily consider the amount of time they should be spending on program research.