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Whether it’s breadth or depth you’re going for this summer, it’s time to start planning for an enriching experience!

College admissions officers want to see you exploring your interests and making an impact outside of the classroom – and that includes what you’re doing during your summer breaks.

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.

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 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.

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

Summer break is an excellent opportunity to explore personal interests that can be emphasized on college applications.

Getting a head start in the application process is the best way to make sure students have a smooth and relatively stress-free senior year!

While the summer is a good time to recharge, it’s also a great time to get on track for the college admissions process, no matter what grade you’re in.

Some colleges and universities might require international applicants to submit TOEFL scores.

Test scores, while not enough to gain admission alone, are critical pieces of the college application process, and international applicants need to understand how to make the most of their test prep.

These term papers teach students effective research methods, how to develop new concepts and ideas from their findings, develop a historical context for the world around them, communicate more clearly, and, perhaps most relevantly, prepare students for research papers they may have to write in college.

What does it take to write a good essay? First, it takes practice. Think of it as training for a marathon – it’s a long process and shouldn’t be rushed.