Ask John Anything! Building an Activities Resume. How to build quality, not quantity, and passion, not paper-fillers, to achieve higher-level skills and have a greater impact in the admissions office. Learn how to use, format, and build your activities resume to...
These resources for students and families can help with college prep during the summer months. While summer is fun, it’s also the best time for students to build skills and push themselves to reach their goals. Register and Prepare for June and July ACT® Tests and/or...
Each year, many 7th-10th graders take standardized tests to qualify for academic talent search programs. But how do these programs work? And are they worth it?
What will you do this summer? Summer can be a notoriously wasted three months for students. But it's also a great time to develop skills, passion, and purpose, and of course, have fun. Parents: Share these strategies for constructive (and fun!) things to do this...
Admissions officers, recruiters, counselors, professors, and future employers are checking your social media. Are you helping or hurting your college chances?
If you have a teenager at home, chances are you have had the “What do you want to do after high school?” discussion. A few teens will start thinking of their post-high school ambitions while in middle school. Some will begin considering college and major choices as a...
What's a Good ACT® Test Score? The ACT® Test is used by many colleges for admissions and scholarship decisions. Recent studies have shown that test scores are closely linked to college success, even more than high school GPAs. Some states require all public school...
Many colleges and universities no longer require students to submit a standardized test score for admission. Submitting an ACT® Test or SAT® Test score is often optional. But the test is optional primarily for those excited to pay full price. For those seeking...
50+ Questions to Ask on a College VisitDo you know what questions to ask on your college visit? Here's a list of great questions whether you visit in person or virtually. Download our checklist to bring it to your visit. Add your own questions and ignore those that...
