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Admission rates at top colleges have become more competitive over the past ten years, with even the best students finding themselves on the waitlist or rejected from many of the schools on their list.

Preschool is right around the corner. The feelings of anxiety, loss of control, change, and fear can be overwhelming. Since school is an alien experience for your little one, prepping him with […]

I went to a formerly all-male college, three years after they started admitting women. The school had a strong athletic program, and boasted a wide variety of highly competitive inter-varsity teams. All of the teams were, of course, male.

Summer is officially here, and pro-active college and high school students are likely looking for a way to make the time off school more productive. You might want to find a way for your college application to stand out from a crowded field, or gain real-world experience.

From Ancient Egypt to the Great Depression, these stories will bring different eras of history alive and spark your child’s interest in learning about the past. “The Midwife’s Apprentice” by Karen Cushman This […]

When I think about a superhero, I imagine someone who is strong, resilient, and honest. Someone who cares about others and is willing to stand up for what she believes in. These […]

Teaching your child organizational skills is something that she will thank you for down the line. This knowledge will stay with her as she applies it at school, work, and beyond. There […]

Sections of the ACT aren’t timed individually, so how does extra time work for the exam? Loren Dunn explains how the rules work, and shares some ACT test strategies. Many people are […]

Everyone knows how to succeed in college: Show up to class, master the material, earn good grades, and graduate. Simple, right? Of course, it’s more complicated than that. While most students know […]

Advanced Placement classes give students the chance to take college-level courses, master college-level content, and earn college credit while still in high school. College Board offers almost 40 different AP courses in a variety of subject areas, and most American high schools offer some number of those to their students. Every AP course has a corresponding exam, which is administered at the end of the term, and most colleges and universities will offer credit only to students who achieve a certain score on the relevant AP exam.

Spring has finally sprung, and it won’t be long before a young sophomore’s thoughts turn to junior year and all of the standardized tests that that year will bring. For parents of […]

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) was created by the Graduate Management Admission Council and is used by business schools throughout the United States for admissions. Much like the GRE, the GMAT involves content students often have not seen since high school, so GMAT test preparation typically requires a mix of tutoring and extensive self-study.