--- title: "Posts About Students | Elite Prep" description: "30 Elite Prep articles about Students, published 2013–2025 — admissions guidance, test strategy and study advice." url: "https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/" image: "https://media.eliteprep.com/blog-library-gradient-webp-card.jpg" language: "en" source: "eliteprep build" --- ![Four students talking over their notes in a library](https://eliteprep.com/media/blog-library-gradient-webp-w1600.webp) # Posts About Students 30 posts in Students. - ![Two students in safety glasses work on notes and a metal robot beside a laptop in a classroom lab.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1133836105-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Why High School Students Planning to Study Engineering and Science in College Should Take the SAT and ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/why-high-school-students-planning-to-study-engineering-and-science-in-college-should-take-the-sat-and-act/) For high school students aspiring to pursue careers in engineering and science… March 7, 2025 - ![Gothic brick college buildings and evergreens behind a green lawn with geese at sunset](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1414256132%2B%281%29-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [College Admission Notifications for the Class of 2025 are Coming – What to do after Decisions Come Out](https://eliteprep.com/blog/college-admission-notifications-for-the-class-of-2025-are-coming/) While some colleges and universities have already started to release admission decisions for this year's high school seniors… March 5, 2025 - ![Red brick collegiate Gothic university building with twin towers and an arched entrance at dusk, seen across an empty crosswalk.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-594949892-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [More Colleges Are Requiring Standardized Tests – What This Means for Students Applying to Test-optional Schools](https://eliteprep.com/blog/more-colleges-are-requiring-standardized-tests/) High school students applying to colleges that require the SAT or ACT scores are also likely to apply to colleges that are test-optional. February 27, 2025 - ![Smiling student wearing blue headphones sits with a pencil, notebook and laptop at a library table lined with bookshelves](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1368496873-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [What Is the NEWL Korean Exam (National Examinations in World Languages), and Why Should High School Students Take It?](https://eliteprep.com/blog/newl-korean-exam/) Since April 2025, Elite Open School has offered the NEWL Korean test. This article explains what the exam is and how high school students can benefit… February 27, 2025 - ![A sharpened pencil resting on a multiple-choice answer sheet with rows of A, B, C, D bubbles.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-524069563-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [The ACT® is Changing — Here's What Students and Parents Need to Know](https://eliteprep.com/blog/the-act-is-changing/) In April 2025 the ACT changed: students got more flexibility in how they take the test, and the test got shorter. February 18, 2025 - ![Smiling student in glasses with headphones around her neck holding notebooks in a school hallway](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-990454674-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [The IB Diploma Programme: Requirements, Advantages, and Considerations for High School Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/the-ib-diploma-programme-requirements-advantages-and-considerations-for-high-school-students/) What the IB Diploma Programme requires (six subject groups, CAS, the extended essay, internal assessments and exams) and its pros and cons for students. January 20, 2025 - ![A group of smiling teenagers with backpacks running across a sunny park lawn beneath leafy trees](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-846462868-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Making the Most of Summer: Impactful Activities for High School Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/making-the-most-of-summer-impactful-activities-for-high-school-students/) Summer is a golden opportunity for high school students to focus on personal growth, academic advancement, and skill development. January 15, 2025 - ![Illustration of a smiling person with eyes closed and flowers, leaves and butterflies growing from their open head](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1341427506-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Developing a Growth Mindset: Empowering High School Students for Success](https://eliteprep.com/blog/developing-a-growth-mindset-empowering-high-school-students-for-success/) Embracing a growth mindset empowers students to face challenges, learn from failures, and reach their full potential. January 14, 2025 - ![A frustrated student holds a notebook over her head while staring at a laptop screen at a desk.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-638655846%2B%281%29-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [What to Do if You’re Deferred in Early Decision: A Guide for High School Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/what-to-do-if-youre-deferred/) A deferral can feel disheartening, but it’s important to recognize that it’s not a rejection. December 27, 2024 - ![A smiling young man gestures as he records himself on a smartphone mounted on a tripod.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1446878673-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [How to Make a Good Impression on Your College Applications with Optional Introduction Videos](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-to-make-a-good-impression-on-your-college-applications-with-optional-introduction-videos/) In recent years, many colleges have incorporated optional introduction videos into their application process. November 25, 2024 - ![A smiling young woman in a blazer shakes hands with someone across a table by a sunny window](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-college_interview-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [College Interviews for High School Students: A Comprehensive Guide](https://eliteprep.com/blog/college-interviews-for-high-school-students-a-comprehensive-guide/) College interviews play a crucial role in the admissions process for high school students aspiring to attend prestigious educational institutions. November 22, 2024 - ![A small wooden figure wearing a graduation cap stands beside stacked books, colored pencils, and a globe.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-admissions-factors-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [16 Factors in College Admission Decisions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/16-factors-influencing-college-admission-decisions/) The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) survey, conducted in fall 2023, examines 16 factors influencing college admission decisions… November 8, 2024 - ![A smiling student points at a large portrait painting on an easel as another student works on it in an art studio.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1387076161-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Showcase Your Talents in the College Application Process with Optional Supplemental Portfolios](https://eliteprep.com/blog/optional-supplemental-portfolios/) Many colleges allow students to submit supplemental materials evidencing their special talents and interests even though they do not apply for a major in fine… November 4, 2024 - ![A young man in a grey blazer counts on his fingers while speaking to seated students in a classroom](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1338898513-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Standing Out in the Activities and Awards Section: A Guide for the UC First-Year Application and the Common App](https://eliteprep.com/blog/standing-out-in-the-activities-and-awards-section-a-guide-for-the-university-of-california-and-common-app/) To maximize the impact of University of California and Common App “Activities and Awards” section… October 28, 2024 - ![A person seated at a desk holding two printed letters, with a closed laptop and notebook nearby.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1268788641-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [The Role of Recommendation Letters in College Applications: FERPA and Tips for High School Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/the-role-of-recommendation-letters-in-college-applications/) Recommendation letters, written for college applicants by teachers, counselors, or mentors who know the students well… October 21, 2024 - ![Orange sticky note reading "Financial Aid" beside sketches of a graduation cap and money bag, a marker, and cash.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-financialaid-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [College Financial Aid: Unlocking Access to Higher Education](https://eliteprep.com/blog/college-financial-aid-unlocking-access-to-higher-education/) This article explains the various types of financial aid available to students and parents. October 17, 2024 - ![Two students reviewing papers and a tablet together in front of a whiteboard covered in diagrams](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-engineering5-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Applying to Impacted Majors in College Applications: Strategies for Success](https://eliteprep.com/blog/navigating-impacted-majors-in-college-strategies-for-success/) Engineering, computer science, nursing and business are impacted majors at many colleges. Learn what that means and how to apply to them successfully. October 8, 2024 - ![A person holding a document marked with a graduation cap icon while using a calculator beside stacks of coins](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-936987292-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [How Colleges Recalculate Applicants’ GPAs for College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-colleges-recalculate-applicants-gpas-for-college-admissions/) With the seemingly infinite ways high schools calculate GPAs, many colleges recalculate the GPA in the application review process to provide a standardized… October 2, 2024 - ![A student wearing headphones sits on an outdoor bench with a notebook and pencil, looking up thoughtfully.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-College-List-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Building a Well-Rounded College List: A Guide for High School Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/building-a-well-rounded-college-list-a-guide-for-high-school-students/) Finding the right fit when it comes to colleges requires careful consideration and research. September 18, 2024 - ![The Geisel Library's concrete and glass tiered structure rising above trees and grasses under a blue sky](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-UCSD-A-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Mastering the University of California Personal Insight Questions: Effective Strategies for Success](https://eliteprep.com/blog/mastering-the-university-of-california-personal-insight-questions-effective-strategies-for-success/) Each University of California Personal Insight Question, with strategies for writing standout answers that UC admissions officers remember. September 6, 2024 - ![Red brick Gothic-style university building with arched entrance and stone steps under a blue sky, framed by trees](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1171907598%2B%281%29-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Understanding Early Decision, Early Action, and Restrictive Early Action in US College Admissions: Pros and Cons](https://eliteprep.com/blog/understanding-early-decision-early-action-and-restrictive-early-action-in-us-college-admissions/) Early decision (ED), early action (EA), and restrictive early action (REA) programs allow students to apply to college early and potentially increase… September 6, 2024 - ![A smiling student in a wheelchair writes in a notebook while a woman beside her looks on in a library.](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1222792192-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) ### [Completing the AP Capstone Diploma Helps High School Students Stand Out On Their College Applications](https://eliteprep.com/blog/completing-the-ap-capstone-diploma-helps-high-school-students-stand-out-on-their-college-applications/) The AP Capstone Diploma is an innovative diploma program offered by the College Board, the same organization that administers Advanced Placement (AP) courses… August 27, 2024 - ![Smiling student with a yellow backpack holding notebooks and pointing to the side against a yellow background](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-unique-student-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) [Resources](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/resources/) ### [Embrace your uniqueness–it's what makes you stand out](https://eliteprep.com/blog/embrace-your-uniquenessits-what-makes-you-stand-out/) Discover how to stand out on college applications by showcasing your unique qualities, leadership, and passions. August 13, 2024 - ![A smiling student with a backpack reaches up to pull a book from a library shelf.](https://media.eliteprep.com/9th-Grade-Summer-Reading-List-webp-w400.webp) [Students](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/students/) [Resources](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/resources/) ### [Summer Reading List for 9th Graders](https://eliteprep.com/blog/rising-9th-grader-summer-reading-list/) These books cover a range of genres and themes, providing a balanced mix of fiction and nonfiction to engage and inspire rising ninth graders. May 29, 2024 [Browse every post by year →](https://eliteprep.com/blog/archive/) [Subscribe to the RSS feed](https://eliteprep.com/blog/rss.xml) ## Ready to Discuss Your Options? Each Elite Prep center sets its own class schedule and hours. Find the center nearest you and contact its staff for current schedules. [Find a center](https://eliteprep.com/locations/) [Browse programs](https://eliteprep.com/programs/)