2021-2022 Common App Updates
The Common App goes live on August 1, 2021, and several new schools have joined the Common App platform! Read on to find out about this year's Common App changes and updates.
Hot New Curricula in Business School
What new and exciting programs are being offered by top business schools? We explore fresh trends in business school curricula, including data analysis, social entrepreneurship, energy sustainability, global experiences, and more.
5 Qs with Professor Wendy Beattie
Get to know a little more about Wendy Beattie, assistant professor at Northwestern University’s Prosthetics and Orthotics Center. Researching professors on your college list can help you decide if this school offers all of the opportunities that you are looking for!
What Will College Look Like in the Fall 2021?
Will college life look more normal this fall? Will vaccines be required for all students returning to campus? Will students still need to wear masks in the classroom? Read more to find out what colleges have planned for the fall of 2021.
Three Tips for Identifying a Summer Service Program
Giving back to one’s community is an important part of personal growth throughout all stages of life, and high school students can benefit greatly from these opportunities.
Gap Years Before Law School: Taking Time for Personal and Professional Development
If you’re considering a gap year before law school, you’re not alone. The majority of students at top law schools in the US have taken at least a year in the real world before enrolling. In fact, admissions officers encourage this, as they see the immense benefits their students receive ...
Crafting Your College List: Balancing Your List from Reach to Realistic
As part three of our blog series, Crafting Your College List, now it’s time to narrow down the list of schools you will apply to, and ensure that your list is balanced in a way that is right for you. The ultimate goal is not only to be accepted, but ...
Crafting Your College List: College Visits
In part two of our step-by-step guide to Crafting Your College List, we will help you narrow down a list of schools that you would like to research further, either through an in-person visit or virtually. Currently, the majority of schools’ admissions offices are closed to in-person visitors, but the ...
Crafting Your College List: Best-Fit College Features
With over 3,500 colleges in the United States, it can be a daunting task to decide where to apply. Here is Part One of our step-by-step guide to making this process effective and even fun! We recommend that you explore colleges throughout junior year and finalize your list in the ...
Common App 2014-2015: What You Need to Know!
This year’s Common App launched Friday, August 1st. Luckily, after a rocky implementation last year of a new generation of the Common App, the early experience of the 2014 version is going smoothly! Rising seniors can now register for an account, complete the Common App form, add their colleges, and ...