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Free Online Courses to Help You Prepare for College
Updated April 22, 2022 The transition from high school to college courses and a college workload can be a difficult experience in any year. One effective way that students can get ready for college coursework is by taking online courses in their major or in subjects they anticipate studying in the fall. Getting a taste… Read More
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How to Find and Win Scholarships
With the cost of college at an all-time high, scholarships are a great way to help you afford your education. There are thousands of scholarships out there, and they come in many forms. No matter your GPA, test scores or interests, there’s a scholarship out there for you. Finding and winning scholarships, however, can be… Read More
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How to Maximize Your Financial Aid
Looking at college price tags can be a daunting task. But, before you get too worked up, know that the tuition prices you see are likely higher than the amount you’ll actually have to pay. There are a number of ways to receive financial assistance to pay for college. It often comes in the form… Read More
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How to Choose a College Amid COVID-19
If you’re a rising high school senior, summer is typically time to start narrowing down your college list. In just a few short months, you’ll be sending in applications! Of course, choosing where you want to study and live for the next four or five years of your life is never an easy task. And… Read More
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10 Things Rising Seniors Can Do This Summer to Get a Jump on College Process
You’ve got one more year of high school to go — a final lap around the track before you’re off to college! The summer before your senior year is undoubtedly an exciting time. But, along with spending days in the sun, it’s important to get a head start on the college application process. Of course,… Read More
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15 Things Students Should Do the Summer Before College During COVID-19
The summer before your freshman year of college is an exciting and overwhelming time. Even though colleges are still in the process of creating reopening plans for the fall semester, high school grads everywhere are looking forward to their freshman years with nervous anticipation. However, you still have to wait the summer before you head… Read More
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How to Study for the SAT Online for Free
Preparing for and taking the SAT is never easy, and the SAT is likely the last thing you want to be thinking about right now. First, take a deep breath. It may ease your mind to know the SAT doesn’t matter to college admissions officers as much as you may think. There are currently more… Read More
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How to Study for the ACT Online for Free
Taking the ACT is undoubtedly one of the most dreaded parts of the college application process. And this year, with all of the added stress, anxiety, and financial complications caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACT is likely the last thing you want to be thinking about right now. Well, let us ease your mind… Read More
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7 Personal Statement Examples That Survive COVID-19
As summer approaches, rising seniors across the United States have college applications on their mind. This time around, however, things are a little different. The outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted daily life around the world, and many students are concerned about how it will affect their chances of getting accepted to the school of their… Read More
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Instagram Influencers Share Their Note-Taking Tips
You’re sitting in class, completely engaged. While in the midst of lecture, everything makes sense. It’s all clicking. But the next morning, when you go back to look at your notes, all you see is a jumbled mess. Good note-taking is key to success in college. No matter how well you pay attention in class,… Read More
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6 College Admissions Tips for High School Juniors Amid COVID-19
All across the United States, high school juniors are worried. Like most Americans living through the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re concerned about the health and safety of their loved ones, anxious about what tomorrow will look like, and fearful that life may not return to how it once was. More uniquely, though, they’re worried about navigating… Read More
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Pros and Cons of the Coalition App
The Coalition Application, created in 2015, has emerged as the main competitor to the Common Application. With 150 participating colleges and universities using the Coalition platform, it is not yet nearly as large as the Common App, which has more than 800 participating colleges. However, the platform is growing, and it offers students some unique… Read More
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Guide to the At-Home Praxis Exams for 2020
Student teachers have the option to take their Praxis exams online — at home or another secure location — this year, ETS announced today. This online option is intended to give students a convenient, flexible and safe way to take their exam in the midst of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The online option… Read More
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Instagram Influencers Share Tips on How to Study Without the Stress, Anxiety
We’ve all been there. You finally sit down to study for that big test, but you can barely think. Your head gets fuzzy and your shoulders tighten up. You’re looking over your notes and course materials, but once you get to the end of the page, you realize you don’t remember what you just read.… Read More
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How to Make Your 2020 AP Exams Go Smoother
Many students who took the online 2020 AP exams that started on Monday, May 11 had problems submitting their responses due to technical issues. Of the 50,000 students who took the AP Physics C: Mechanics exam on May 11, for example, approximately 2 percent — 1,000 students — encountered issues, according to the College Board.… Read More
