“Innovative and invaluable…use this book as your college lifeline.”
— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
January 27, 2026
The brain is the most fascinating, complex, and mysterious organ in our bodies. It is working 24/7, controling our sensory processing, motor function, and emotions, and has billions of...
January 23, 2026
For almost two years, COVID-19 dramatically altered the everyday lives of American teens as well as young people all over the globe. One particularly salient change was the rise...
January 1, 2026
Imagine you’re interested in psychology, but your school only offers an introductory survey course…which you’ve already taken. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to be a lawyer, but legal dramas on...
Calculus, English literature, history, Spanish, biology…if you’re a typical high school student, this is likely a good representation of your academic schedule. However, if you want to dive into...
December 30, 2025
What subjects keep you up at night, have sent you down many a Google rabbit hole, or currently dominate your podcast playlist? If those subjects happen to be genome...
December 26, 2025
Too often, students with strong interests in technology, engineering, or innovation are forced to choose between surface-level enrichment and experiences that feel inaccessible without extensive prior preparation. While many...
December 10, 2025
An increasing number of selective colleges now scrutinize how applicants spend their summers during high school. Some parents, in response to this trend, have blown thousands of dollars on...
December 2, 2025
Looking to improve your language skills, or even learn a brand-new language from scratch? You’ve likely heard of the benefits of language immersion, a teaching method that creates an...
May 15, 2025
If you’re interested in pursuing business, medicine, law, engineering, computer science, mathematics, international relations, or creative writing, it’s likely that you’ve had few opportunities in high school to immerse...
May 6, 2025
Hands-on learning…just one of the terms you might be seeing everywhere as you research summer programs. But what does this term really mean? Well, that varies from program to...
April 22, 2025
For those looking for a high-ROI summer program with unbeatably exclusive internship offerings, the Harvard Undergraduate Ventures-TECH Summer Program is the perfect fit. Hosted in collaboration between Harvard Undergraduate...
March 25, 2025
You’ve decided to take a gap year before college. Now what?! How can you create a gap year that is as intentional, meaningful, and growth-oriented as possible? Enter CIEE,...
March 4, 2025
Research experience has become more valuable than ever during the college admissions process. Why? Genuine, faculty-mentored research is one of the most effective ways to build exceptional inquiry, critical...
February 17, 2025
If you’re a high school student, you may be wondering when you should start exploring careers and majors. The answer…as soon as possible! However, there’s only so much exploration...
January 31, 2025
Too often, teenagers have limited opportunities to pursue their academic and career interests during high school, meaning that many must wait until their undergraduate years to explore potential career...
December 19, 2024
Smack dab in Boston’s vibrant Fenway neighborhood is Wentworth Institute of Technology, a STEM school highly regarded for its offerings in architecture, engineering, computer science, and construction management. Thanks...
February 29, 2024
So, you just opened your mailbox to find an official invitation from the National Student Leadership Conference (continue to learn if the NSLC is legit). They say that you’re...
