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Best Private Schools in New Hampshire – 2024

Posted on: 08 May 2024

There are countless questions on has to answer when searching for a private high school. Are you seeking a boarding or day school? Do you want your child’s high school to have a religious affiliation? College Transitions’ list of the Best Private Schools in New Hampshire will focus primarily on our area of expertise—college admissions. […]

The Best CSU Schools Ranked – 2024

Posted on: 08 May 2024

Residents of the state of California are blessed with an embarrassment of public university riches. In addition to the exceptional University of California (UC) schools (see UC rankings here), there are an additional 23 universities housed within the California State University system. Our list of the Best CSU Schools Ranked will also share data such […]

What is a Gap Year?

Posted on: 06 May 2024

What is a gap year, anyway? To answer that question, we’ll need to make a brief detour to the 1980s. Back then, parents’ worst nightmare was that their flaky Gen-X teens would defer entry into college, stating that they first needed to “find themselves.” After a year of goat herding in the Himalayas, being one […]

Best Private Schools in Columbia, SC – 2024

Posted on: 03 May 2024

As a parent in Columbia, South Carolina—or the surrounding suburbs such as Lexington, Cayce, Forest Acres, St. Andrew’s, or Seven Oaks—you have a wealth of excellent private schools to choose from. Of course, having a ton of terrific options doesn’t make your selection any easier. After all, there are a multitude of considerations guiding your […]

When Do AP Scores Come Out in 2024?

Posted on: 02 May 2024

After completing your AP exams in May of the 2023-24 school year, we understand that you are extremely eager to find out your results. Scoring a 3, 4, or 5 can pay dividends in the college admission process. Of course, it can also earn you a number of college credits, allowing you to reduce your […]

Best Private Schools in Charleston, SC – 2024

Posted on: 02 May 2024

If you are raising kids in the Charleston, South Carolina area and find yourself considering private school, you are lucky to have a handful of quality options. For the teen in your family, selecting the right private high school will be of particular importance. Are you looking for a boarding school or day school? Are […]

How to Get Into Harvard: Acceptance Rate and Strategies

Posted on: 30 Apr 2024

Outside of “Encourage your ultra-wealthy parents to donate a building” or “Be a heavily-recruited athlete who also happens to have an SAT score in the 99th percentile,” there is no meaningful succinct nugget of wisdom that is going to unlock the gates to Harvard Yard. Successful Harvard applicants possess a sparkling transcript, perfect or near-perfect […]

Best Private Schools in Jacksonville, FL – 2024

Posted on: 25 Apr 2024

As parents, there are a multitude of considerations guiding your decision of which Jacksonville-Area high school will be best for your child. Ultimately, your final selection will need to balance your teen’s academic, emotional, and social needs with financial and logistical considerations. Are you looking for a boarding school or day school? Are you looking […]