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What is Intellectual Vitality?
When top schools are deciding which candidates to admit, they look for students who display something called intellectual vitality, often using this to judge between
Does Your Major Affect Admission?
Students often wonder whether or not the major they choose when applying to colleges will impact their chances of admission. While it will, this isn’t
The 9 Types of Supplemental Essays and How to Write Them
Alongside the personal statement, colleges want all kinds of essay questions answered, from the benign “What do you want to Major in?” to the more
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Exploring the Texas Tech BS/MD Program
We’ve written about BS/MD programs before, and covered their applications generally. The popularity of these programs is clear and completely understandable. Medical school applications are

Applying to Texas A&M’s Engineering Honors Program
Engineering is incredibly popular for students (we have a whole guide on it), and for good reason. Everything around you was designed and built by

How to Pick Your UT Austin Secondary Major
Many students in Texas apply to UT Austin every year, content in the knowledge of their first choice major. When it comes to picking their

Applying for STEM at UT Austin
STEM careers are an increasingly popular choice for college-bound seniors, with many students seeing them as a guaranteed path to future success. UT Austin’s various
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How Will Student Debt Forgiveness Impact Current College Applicants?
The prospect of forgiving student loan debt has been in the news a lot lately, with people vigorously arguing both sides of the debate. We

The Worst Possible Personal Statement
Writing personal statements is hard. We have a lot of tips for writing a great one, and we spend a lot of time with our

The Best High Schools in River Oaks Texas
Not all high schools are equally suited to prepare students for college. Through disparities in resources, talent, or other means, some high schools stand above

“Am I Too Late?”
One of the questions we get most often from concerned students is: “Am I too late?” Parents and students are frequently worried that they waited

How to Navigate the High School to College Transition
The transition from high school to college is one of the largest changes you will experience. You will likely be living on your own for

How to Get a Career in Private Equity
Careers in Finance are in high demand. Many students want jobs in finance but aren’t certain how to get one. What classes should they take?

New Lawsuit Takes Aim At Top Universities
A lawsuit was just filed against 16 top universities, alleging that they conspired to reduce the amount of financial aid offered, and acted in a
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How to Write a Research Paper
Independent research is one of the most impressive things a high school student can achieve and is an increasingly popular option among the most talented

When Should You Start Thinking About College?
College admissions grow more competitive each year, as thousands of talented students compete for a finite number of spots at top colleges. With this competition

Why Extracurriculars Matter
College admissions are increasingly competitive, especially at top schools, with the number of applicants growing each admissions cycle. As the number of applicants increases, each

How to Choose a High School for your Child
High schools are incredibly important in shaping a student’s future. Indeed, the quality of the education a student receives in high school is the single