Earn college credits and bypass college courses with CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) provided by the College Board. 2023 update: tests are $93 each with 34 subjects available. What is the CLEP Program? The College Board’s College-Level Examination Program...
Understanding Financial Aid. In this episode of 'Ask John Anything!', John discusses two important types of financial aid, and tells you everything you need to know on how to best use these grants to lower your cost of college! Learn more about financial aid:Financial...
Recommendation letters play an important role in the college admissions process. A 2019 survey from the National Association for College Admission Counseling found that colleges put more weight on recommendation letters from counselors and teachers than activities or...
Avoid Common College Application Mistakes The overall average freshman acceptance rate is 66%, according to the 2019 National Association for College Admission Counselors (NACAC) report. Nearly 80% of schools accept more than half of freshman applicants, with over...
AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, and Early College are options to earn college credits while still in high school. These courses can save you time and money! John explains the benefits and the caveats, and how to consider which might be the right option/s for you. Please...
Successful college visits are key to helping find your best-fit college. Learn what to look for, red flags, and good questions to ask, and more. You may also like:Questions to Ask on a College Visit
Ask John Anything! Personal Statements That Pop. John discusses the importance of the personal statement on the common application and offers his five best tips to help you perfect yours. You may also find this blog helpful:Choosing a Personal Statement Topic
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 greater impact in the admissions office. Looking for a volunteer opportunity to add to your resume? Try...
Learn what internships are, and how they can help you in high school or college to add to your activities resume while you explore a career.
