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For students entering their senior year, applying to colleges can be an exciting and anxiety-inducing time. While college applications are the perfect opportunity to showcase all the amazing things you’ve achieved in high school, there is one part of the process that many applicants struggle with: having to talk about themselves. This can be especially challenging when writing the Common Application’s Personal Statement. In just 650 words, students need to share who they are

As technology advances, more and more students are utilizing AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Grammarly to write and edit essays and other materials for college applications. Although this can cut down on the time it takes students to draft and revise, making the choice to use generative AI and other AI tools can have serious consequences—endangering a student’s chances of acceptance and even offers of admission. While certain AI platforms have improved in writing quality

You’ve officially finished your junior year, and this fall it’s your turn to be the senior everyone looks up to on your high school’s campus. After 3+ years of hard work, this time is incredibly exciting. However, before you start filling out applications and dreaming about move-in day, it's worth asking yourself an important question: Are you truly ready to apply to college? The college admissions process can feel overwhelming, but getting organized now will make your senior

Record-breaking application numbers defined the Class of 2030 admissions cycle, underscoring just how competitive the college application process has become. For rising seniors and younger high school students, understanding these trends offers valuable insight into the evolving admissions landscape, whether you’re applying this fall or planning for the years ahead. In our February post on Early Decision and Early Action results, we discussed how a growing number of highly se

According to College Board, 85% of selective colleges report that strong AP scores positively impact admissions decisions. Other than SAT/ACT scores, AP and IB exams are one of the only standardized metrics that allow colleges to compare applicant academic performance and preparation for college-level coursework. This is just one reason why AP scores are so important and why students should prioritize their AP exam course load and exam prep throughout high school! Using score