High School Juniors Archives

All About the Claremont Colleges

Learn more about the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of colleges in Southern California.

All About the Five College Consortium

Learn more about the Five College Consortium in western Massachusetts.

College List Building Strategies

With thousands of colleges and universities in the US alone, deciding where to apply can be overwhelming. We have some advice that can help you make these important choices.

Choosing Between Early Decision Schools: Where Should You Apply?

Factors to help you choose between two early decision schools.

For Parents: Supporting Your Student through Early Decision

How to support your students through Early Decision.

For Parents: Supporting Your Student with Standardized Tests

Best practices for supporting your student as they prepare for and take the SAT and/or ACT exam.

Do I Need to Know My Major?

College applications often ask students to choose a major or academic area of interest. Even if you’re undecided, there are ways to convey your academic motivation to colleges.

What Are Open Curriculum Colleges?

Learn what’s meant by “open curriculum” and why you might want to look for a school that offers it.