Internships: What You Should KnowLearn what they are, and how they can help you in high school or college to add to your activities resume while you explore a career. You'll also learn the answers to these questions: Why are internships important for high school...
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How the End of Race-Based Admissions Affects You
It is no longer lawful for colleges to take race into account as one factor when admitting students. Though the 2023 Supreme Court decision still allows consideration of one’s racial or ethnic background in one’s lived experiences, race or ethnicity can no longer...
Virtual and Alternative College Tours
Can’t make it for a visit? Conversations with college reps and virtual campus tours can help narrow your college list or supplement your research.
Parents Can Help Students Prep for Standardized Tests
Here are a few ethical ways you can prepare your student for the ACT® Test or SAT® Test (without risking jail time!).
Recommendation Letters (6-minute video)
Recommendation letters play an important role in the college admissions process. A 2023 survey from the National Association for College Admission Counseling found that colleges put more weight on recommendation letters from counselors and teachers than on activities...
Choosing a Personal Statement Topic
Your personal statement is your chance to tell colleges what makes you different and why you would be a great fit for their school. Personal statements show admissions counselors your interests, values, habits, passions, and views about life. You want your essay to...
7 Tips to Improve Your ACT® Reading Score
Here are seven tips to improve your ACT® Reading score. This 40-minute section contains four passages with nine questions each to test your reading comprehension. It might seem intimidating at first, but equipped with these tips and lots of practice, you’ll be ready...
How to Find a Great SAT® Test Tutor
When it’s time to find an SAT® Test tutor, lots of options exist. But how do you know what to look for in SAT® Test tutoring? How do you find someone who can help your student increase their SAT® Test scores and reach their future goals? Learn what to look for in...
It’s Time to Ban Cell Phones (5 minutes)
It's Time to Ban Cell Phones in School. Social Media and College Admissions Several of our partner schools in Nebraska have cell phone policies that effectively ban phones and are seeing results in student performance and well-being. In just five minutes, John Baylor...








