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College Planning Timeline for 12th Grade Students
Before beginning senior year, you should finalize your college application list, write the first draft of your personal statement, and complete the SAT and ACT at least once. If not, don’t fret. Here’s what you need to do.
A College Planning Checklist For Juniors
Junior year is busy as you begin to plan for the college application process. Here’s what you need to check off your list in order to have a successful junior year.
High School Freshman Advice: 20 Tips for 9th Graders
High school freshman advice: 20 tips for 9th graders on how to succeed during your freshman year of high school. Prepare for your first year by feeling confident!
College Admissions
Seniors, it’s crunch time!
Regular Decision Notification Dates
Find out the exact regular decision notification dates for 2023 with our comprehensive list. From Ivy League to other colleges, know when to expect admissions decisions. Plus, tips on handling a waitlist and what to focus on while you wait.
How to Build an Effective SAT Study Plan
Even if you apply test-optional, it’s still important to have an SAT study plan if you decide to take it later on.
25 Summer Activities That Look Good On College Applications
Not sure what looks good on a college application? We've got 25 activities for you to brag about right here.
College ‘Cast
Our college admissions news forecast
How to get into a top computer science program: what actually makes you stand out
If you are a strong student with great grades and a real love of building things, it is easy to assume computer science admissions will take care [...]
Career Resources
How To Answer “What Are Your Career Goals?” in an Interview
When asked, "What do you want to do with your career?" be clear and to the point. Make sure your answers fit the job, and know that you're there for a reason. A career goal shows how passionate, hard-working, ambitious, and driven you are!
What is a Culture-Fit Workplace? The Importance of Finding Your Fit at Your Next Job
The importance of culture in an organization cannot be overemphasized. You may want to work for a company where your preferences are reflective of the company's larger values and mission statement. A good culture fit can increase workplace satisfaction, lead to high-level job performance, decrease turnover, offer a work environment with lower stress levels, and cultivate employee loyalty.
8 Signs You Picked the Wrong Career
There are lots of signs to help you determine when you should change careers. Generally speaking though, if you consistently feel stressed and overwhelmed at work, do not connect well with your colleagues, and feel unmotivated to improve your job performance, it’s probably time to start thinking about finding a new career.
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