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How to Transfer Colleges: A Comprehensive Guide
Although common, many students wonder: How does transferring colleges work? Is transferring colleges hard? Is transferring colleges worth it? Learn what to expect as a transfer student.
Best Extracurriculars for Aspiring Computer Science Majors
Are you a high school student dreaming of majoring in computer science? While maintaining a stellar GPA and crushing your standardized tests are important, your extracurricular activities can truly [...]
What Are the Best Extracurriculars for BS/MD Applicants?
Gaining admission into a BS/MD (Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine) program is a challenging feat. These accelerated combined degree tracks allow students to seamlessly continue onto medical school after [...]
College Admissions
Seniors, it’s crunch time!
How to Make the Most of Having a College Admissions Counselor
As families navigate the complex college admissions process, many turn to firms like ours, independent college admissions counselors, for guidance. Unlike school-affiliated counselors, independent professionals offer tailored services designed [...]
Why are Colleges Bringing Back Standardized Test Scores?
Over the years, the college admissions landscape has seen many changes, particularly the role that standardized test scores play in the admissions committee’s evaluation criteria. Historically, exams like the [...]
What Makes a College Application Stand Out?
Competition for admission to top colleges and universities is fiercer than ever before. At elite institutions like the Ivy League schools, Stanford, MIT, and others, acceptance rates have plummeted [...]
College ‘Cast
Our college admissions news forecast
High School Freshman Advice: 20 Tips for 9th Graders
High school freshman advice: 20 tips for 9th graders on how to succeed during your freshman year of high school. Prepare for your first year by feeling confident!
Career Resources
50 Frequently Asked Phone Interview Questions
Hopefully, you landed on this page because you have a phone interview scheduled, if so, congrats! The hiring manager is interested enough in your resume to want to learn more [...]
How to Write the Right Resume for Changing Careers
Whether you are switching careers because you had a change of heart, or your industry has been decimated due to the pandemic, it’s important to have a stellar resume that shows how your experience applies to a different career.
Preparing a Cover Letter When Transitioning to a New Career
There are many ways to address your career shift and use it to your advantage when applying to new jobs outside of the field you have experience in. All it takes is a few tweaks to the materials you already have.
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