In addition to a college or university’s sticker price, which includes tuition, fees, and room and board, there are a number of additional hidden costs, from books and course materials to travel expenses and health care. One of the most costly—but increasingly necessary—items is a personal laptop and reliable...
Read MoreIf you live in the great state of Texas, you’ve probably wondered what the best public high school is in the state. For many students, finding the ideal high school is just as important as scoping out the right university. Especially for students whose academic interests are defined early,...
Read MoreFor many teens, the summer is a time to work extra hours at your job, attend a summer program, vacation with family, or simply enjoy a respite from the hectic pace of the academic year. While starting college applications over the summer may not be at the top of...
Read MoreTongue twisters are sequences of words or sounds that are designed to be difficult to pronounce quickly and correctly due to alliteration or repetition of similar sounds or rhymes. Tongue twisters, like all word games, help train our tongues and sharpen our minds. They’re also just plain fun for...
Read MoreA great sculptor stares at a giant hunk of stone and can visualize, in their mind’s eye, a finished work of art; the average person just sees a rock. When it comes to the task of creating a list of prospective colleges, most teens and their parents are intimidated...
Read MoreAs the calendar turns to April, Emily, a high school senior and aspiring engineering student on the East Coast with phenomenal test scores (1530 SAT) and near-perfect grades (in mostly AP courses), begins to hear back from her prospective colleges. First, she receives rejection letters from Purdue and UIUC,...
Read MoreIf you live in California and have your eyes set on attending an Ivy, Ivy Plus, or other competitive school, finding the best high school (public or private) is crucial. For many students, finding the ideal high school is just as important as scoping out the right university. Especially...
Read MoreAs an Asian teenager or a parent of one, you’ve likely heard that Asian students have historically been at a disadvantage in the admissions process at elite American colleges and universities. You may have followed the news stories related to court challenges related to Asian bias at Harvard and...
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