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 are lucky to have the ability to attend world-class universities at in-state prices. However, these schools can be incredibly competitive,...
Read MoreBeginning 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 letter of recommendation. Sometimes this document is for the student to complete, other times it is for the parent/guardian—and, in...
Read MoreTexas 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 Southwestern in Dallas and the Texas Medical Center in Houston, students gain access to cutting-edge research, diverse patient populations, and...
Read MoreIf 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 remarkably wide range of strong high schools, large public programs with AP depth, smaller magnets with accelerated pathways, and private...
Read MoreHere 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 Placement (AP) course opportunities. However, the most common types of students who desire a remote-based AP course are: Those who...
Read MoreClever riddles delight audiences of all ages—from kids to adults. As word puzzles, riddles also make great classroom games as they help students learn problem-solving skills, practice logical analysis, and expand vocabulary. Likewise, mysteries and detective stories are widely appealing and support critical thinking. Children in particular are drawn...
Read MoreScholarships for college are wonderful resources that help pay for your college education. Unlike student loans, scholarships do not need to be repaid but can still be used directly against tuition costs. Some scholarships are awarded to students based on merit (scroll down for a full list of Asian...
Read MoreFamilies in the Minneapolis–St. Paul Metro quickly learn what Fairfield County parents already know: when you live in a region filled with high-achieving public and private schools, everything looks excellent on paper. Wayzata, Minnetonka, Edina, Eagan, Eastview, SPA, Blake, Breck, the list of standout schools is long and, for...
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