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6 Great (and Free!) College Websites Plus Tips for Better College Research
When it comes to researching colleges online, a word of caution. Much of what you find when you start typing words into Google is going to be junk,...
7.5 College Essay Tips To Tell Your Story Well
In 2020, more than ever before, your college essay matters. The college essay is 4th on the list of the things colleges look for in applicants, in...
Could a strong ACT score still help the Class of 2022?
“With so many schools being test optional for the classes of 2021 and 2022, can I just ignore the ACT?” This is a really common question we’ve...
5 Actions to Jump Start Your Sports Recruiting During Covid
Thinking about playing a sport in college? High-school athletes everywhere are feeling anxious about their college athletics recruiting paths. We're...
3 Keys to Start This School Year Strong for College And High School
College move-in days are happening all across the country, despite school at all levels looking different due to COVID this year than it has in the...
Students Squeeze this Summer for All It’s Worth (Updated for 2021)
Summer is just around the corner, and after a difficult year of cancelled plans and quarantine, we're finally starting to feel like things are...
UW System ACT Announcement and Impact for Classes of 2021 and 2022
On May 7, the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents approved a new "test optional" policy for 12 of the 13 UW System campuses. We did a FB Live...
Game Plan for Prospective Student Athletes Stuck at Home
On April 1, 2020, the NCAA announced it will extend the current recruiting dead period through May 31, a move that was also taken in Division I....
10 Movies to Watch Now with Quaranteens
Looking for at-home activities with quaranteens? Here are 10 movies to watch now that we're all spending more time at home together. Hilary here. My...