Pre-college programs give students the opportunity to experience college life and explore a topic of interest on their campuses over the summer.
Getting Support from Student Services
Student services are the offices within a university or college that support the health, success, wellbeing, equity, and safety of the student body. Learn which might be important to check out as you’re building your college list.
FAQs about Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular activities can demonstrate to admissions offices the kind of person you might be in college. We’ve got answers to some common questions about extracurricular involvement.
Letters of Recommendation: Who Not to Ask, and Why
Who not to ask for a letter of recommendation.
Social Media’s Impact on College Admissions
With college admissions officers looking at applicants’ social media profiles, we have advice about how to stay smart and safe online.
How Colleges Evaluate Transcripts
Learn how colleges evaluate your high school transcript — from GPA to course load and grade trends.
Best Practices for Email and Zoom Communication
Best practices for conducting clear and effective communication over email and Zoom.
Tips for Getting to Know Your College Counselor
How to get to know your college counselor.