For families raising college-bound students in the Boise area, college admissions can feel deceptively straightforward. Idaho does not produce the sheer applicant volume of California, Texas, or the Northeast, yet Boise’s strongest students increasingly target selective national universities alongside regional flagships. The result is a landscape that is more...
Read MoreIf you’re taking IB courses or enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme through your high school, you may be wondering what exam scores you’ll need to be more competitive at your schools of choice. In today’s post, we’ll be covering the IB grading scale, including what elite colleges want...
Read MoreIf you live in the Philadelphia suburbs, you already know that choosing the “right” high school can feel overwhelming. The region offers nationally recognized public districts such as Radnor, Lower Merion, Tredyffrin/Easttown, Unionville, and Downingtown—alongside highly selective private and independent schools including The Haverford School, Episcopal Academy, Germantown Academy,...
Read MoreWorking as a veterinary technician is an exciting career prospect. You get to work with animals, care for them, save their lives, and send pet owners home with a sense that their four-legged friends are in good hands. Becoming a full veterinarian might not be your dream. Maybe it...
Read MoreThrough much of the college application process, you are defined by your hard numbers—GPA, class rank, ACT or SAT score, the number of rigorous courses taken, AP exam performance, and so on. The college admissions interview, however, presents an opportunity to show off your less tangible attributes, that certain...
Read MoreMost people outside of Arkansas know Bentonville as the home of Walmart. In college admissions circles, however, the city’s story is considerably more interesting. Northwest Arkansas has transformed dramatically over the past decade. Today it is home to a world-class art museum, one of the fastest-growing tech ecosystems in...
Read MoreThe run-up to the October and November Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) deadlines is, for many students, one of the most stressful times in their young lives. Yet, for all of the unwanted nerves and sleepless nights, there is also a dopamine rush that comes with striving...
Read MoreFounded in 1817, the University of Michigan is one of the oldest public universities in the United States. Located in one of the best college towns in America, Michigan has become an increasingly selective institution as students flock to its diverse course offerings, vibrant learning community, and dynamic athletics....
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