high school students

As a senior in High School, there are several things I am now aware of that I wish I had learned my freshman year, because this knowledge would’ve made my entire high school experience much more relaxed and enjoyable.

Summer is an excellent time to add to your experiences and skills in order to create a compelling portfolio for your college application. If you are a high school junior consider the following tips as you make plans for the summer.

Schedule campus visits Your junior year is an excellent time to schedule campus visits. See our advice for preparing for campus visits.

This year the English Regents exam is undergoing some changes. The test will last only one day and will be administered on January 11 rather than taken over the course of two days during the week of January 25.

Critics, including NYC teacher Arthur Goldstein, say the changes leave students and teachers unaware of what to expect on the test and with less time to prepare.

Some startling research was released this week that suggested students overestimate how ready they are for college. Here are three ways that you can show admissions counselors that you are ready for college.