These books cover a range of genres and themes, providing a balanced mix of fiction and nonfiction to engage and inspire rising ninth graders.
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Preparing for the first year of high school can feel overwhelming, but starting in the summer can help ease the transition. Here are some practical steps to get rising ninth graders ready for this exciting new chapter.
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As high school juniors approach the final stretch of their secondary education, the prospect of college looms on the horizon. With the college application season fast approaching, juniors need to lay the groundwork for a successful outcome. While students won’t be submitting college applications until October or November at the earliest, we advise students to start preparing for the next part of the process this spring. Here's a checklist of what high school juniors should be doing starting April of their 11th grade.
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The process of admission to colleges and universities in the United States is constantly changing. From frequent changes in standardized test policies to the effects of an increasingly large applicant pool, the factors that affect college admission are often hidden and difficult to navigate. Here are five of the most important new trends in college admissions that college-bound students should be aware of.
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What do Yale, Brown, Dartmouth, MIT, the University of Georgia, Georgetown, Purdue, and Georgia Tech have in common? All of these selective colleges and universities have reinstated standardized test requirements that were suspended during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be deferred or waitlisted to college? And if you’ve been waitlisted to your dream college, what should you do?
Read MoreThere are some practical steps you can take at this stage to ensure your success in both the college applications process and in your eventual transition to college life. Here are 7 tips for what you should be doing to prepare for college as a high school freshman.
Read MoreIf you’ve had great relationships with your teachers they will be more likely to write you excellent letters of recommendation, which are vital to your success in the college admissions process. Here are 6 great ways to stand out as a student.
Read MoreBut what does applying early mean exactly? We’ve answered a few of the most fundamental questions concerning early applications to help you suss out whether this decision is right for YOU.
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Tenth grade may seem a little early to think about college, but doing so can give you a real advantage when it comes time to fill out those college applications. Here are a few action steps you can take right now, this year, to make sure you are on track.
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