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Popular AI Courses for High School Students

Popular AI Courses for High School Students

By Lydia C. There are several opportunities for high school students to learn about artificial intelligence (AI). Formal courses can...

Where to Begin Your Scholarship Search

Where to Begin Your Scholarship Search

By Sarah M. For many college applicants, scholarships are a crucial way to ease the financial burden of higher education....

A Guide to Understanding the CSS Profile

A Guide to Understanding the CSS Profile

By David H. N., PhD The CSS Profile is a web portal created by the College Board to help students...

Is FAFSA Right For Your High School Senior?

Is FAFSA Right For Your High School Senior?

By Jennifer L. As college counselors, one of the most common questions we hear from students and families is, “Do...

Emerging Tech Careers Beyond Coding: UX, AI, and Data

Emerging Tech Careers Beyond Coding: UX, AI, and Data

By Lydia C. While coding will continue to remain an important “second language” to help us thrive across all careers,...

Exploring Career Pathways Through Clubs

Exploring Career Pathways Through Clubs

By Sarah M. High school is a great time to explore your interests and start connecting them to possible careers....

College Essays Blog

Ways to Analyze the Main Point of a Reading

Ways to Analyze the Main Point of a Reading

by Kathleen M. It is time to start learning a few shortcuts to help you in reading and writing for...

3 Daily Ways to Improve Writing

3 Daily Ways to Improve Writing

by Kathleen M. Your life is full of writing opportunities every day. Taking a minute to recognize these opportunities and...

How to Capitalize College Majors in Essays

How to Capitalize College Majors in Essays

by Kathleen M. For the most part, you understand when to use capital letters.  But when talking about college majors,...

Can I Mention Social Media in a College Essay?

Can I Mention Social Media in a College Essay?

by Kathleen M. Always remember that your college application essays are about you, and why you would be a great...

Can I Mention Pop Culture in College Essays?

Can I Mention Pop Culture in College Essays?

by Kathleen M. Yes and no.  How is that for an answer?  As with many things you are considering as...

3 Authors to Read For Laughs

3 Authors to Read For Laughs

by Kathleen M. Happy April Fool’s Day!  I hope you enjoy a little levity this month, and one way to...