College Transitions
MAY 8, 2025
Getting into the right college is typically the biggest concern for parents and students as they start to plan for the future. But now, the importance ofand competition inacademics starts earlier and earlier.
Sara Harberson
MAY 8, 2025
The College Board emailed families yesterday notifying them of three National Recognition Awards, which students could be eligible for starting in 2025. Two of the awards have been around for several years: Rural/Small Town Recognition Award and First-Generation Recognition Award. The third award is new: School Recognition Award. Noticeably absent are the three racial/ethnic awards that have been available for years: National Recognition Award for Black Students, Hispanic Students, and Native Am
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AdmissionSight
MAY 8, 2025
The SAT is now fully digital, marking a significant shift for students preparing for the exam. If youve taken the PSAT recently, youve already experienced the new format, which is administered on a laptop or tablet at testing centers or schools, instead of the traditional paper and pencil. In this blog, well break down everything you need to know about the digital SAT: changes in format and timing, how adaptive testing impacts your score, and essential prep tips.
HelloCollege
MAY 8, 2025
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is renowned for its liberal arts education. The (unofficial) Belted Kingfishers excel in the studies of business, agriculture, fine arts, and more. If youve found this blog post, chances are youre likely considering applying to UIUC. This is a big step toward your future, but there are some things you should know as you begin your application.
AdmissionSight
MAY 8, 2025
Feeling distracted by every little noise when you study? Or maybe youre just curious which type of music is best for studying? Believe it or not, many students crank up classical music for studying and swear it makes a difference. It might sound a little old-school, but theres real science behind it. In fact, using some Mozart or Beethoven in the background can turn your dreary study night into a more focused (and even enjoyable) experience.
The Koppelman Group
MAY 8, 2025
Harvard is Harvard. The university is known for producing political, business, medical, academic, and scientific leaders, and it is one of the most iconic institutions of higher education in the world. There are a little over 7,000 undergraduate students, and twice as many graduate students. Unsurprisingly, it is exceptionally hard to get into. When we ask high-achieving students what school theyd want to go to if they could snap their fingers and make it happen, Harvard is the most frequent res
Tex Admissions
MAY 8, 2025
Changing seasons in Kyoto, Japan I find that writing a strong or exceptional essay is less about identifying a killer, unique topic that features high-flying metaphors and flair for the dramatic. Instead, the best essays often come from minimizing suboptimal stylistic tendencies and avoiding common missteps. I considered writing two separate posts, one with tips about writing strong essays and another about mistakes to avoid, but Ive combined them since theyre two sides of the same coin.
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