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May 13, 2025

Minute to Win It games first became popular about 15 years ago when the television show premiered in 2010. Hosted by Guy Fieri, these games were designed to include...

May 12, 2025

There are approximately 1,800 women’s collegiate volleyball programs and 239 men’s collegiate volleyball programs in the United States. And since volleyball became an NCAA championship sport—the men’s Division I...

May 11, 2025

If you’re raising a student in Montgomery County, you already know: school decisions aren’t simple. The region is home to some of the highest-performing public high schools in the...

May 11, 2025

The AMCAS Work and Activities section is a key part of your medical school application. It gives you the chance to highlight clinical work, research, leadership, service, and personal...

May 11, 2025

The Philadelphia suburbs are home to some of the strongest public and private high schools in Pennsylvania. Students at Conestoga, Radnor, Lower Merion, Harriton, Unionville, Downingtown STEM Academy, and...

May 9, 2025

Multiplication is a skill many learn in school that can support everything from planning a party to cooking to ordering food to buying something at the store. While phones...

May 9, 2025

Getting into the “right” college is typically the biggest concern for parents and students as they start to plan for the future. But now, the importance of—and competition in—academics...

May 8, 2025

Austin is widely regarded as one of the strongest K–12 education markets in the South. Students benefit from unusually deep access to Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, dual enrollment, and...

May 7, 2025

Think about your favorite food. It’s likely a dish that you have eaten many times. Or, maybe your favorite restaurant comes to mind. While we engage with food on...

May 6, 2025

If you’re raising a college-bound student in the Columbus, Ohio area, you’re navigating one of the Midwest’s most quietly competitive secondary-school landscapes. Central Ohio doesn’t always get the national...

May 6, 2025

Higher education is expensive. There’s no getting around that reality. Fortunately, there are numerous organizations, foundations, and individuals who are funding scholarships and awards to help students offset these...

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...

May 5, 2025

Are you looking for ways to offset your education expenses? In addition to the financial aid options available through your institution, it’s always worthwhile to consider external scholarship opportunities!...

May 4, 2025

Families in Monmouth County face a uniquely complicated school-choice landscape. Between three nationally ranked magnet academies, academically strong public schools in towns like Rumson, Holmdel, and Colts Neck, and...

May 3, 2025

Choosing a high school in Greater Houston is rarely simple. With nationally recognized public schools across Fort Bend, Katy ISD, Conroe ISD, CFISD, Pearland, Clear Creek, and Spring Branch,...

May 2, 2025

The University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU) system schools are some of the most coveted universities to attend in all of California. College-bound California students...

May 1, 2025

Beginning in the spring of one’s junior year of high school, it is common for guidance counselors to send out a “brag sheet” form that will help guide their...

April 30, 2025

Texas is home to some of the nation’s top medical schools, each offering distinct opportunities shaped by the state’s healthcare needs. With world-class institutions like the University of Texas...

April 29, 2025

If you’re raising a college-bound teen in the Tampa Bay region, you’re probably experiencing a mix of excitement and confusion. Tampa, St. Petersburg, and their surrounding suburbs offer a...

April 29, 2025

Here at College Transitions, students often ask us, “Where should I take AP courses online?” There are a variety of reasons that high school students seek out online Advanced...