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Extracurricular Activities and College Admissions: What Really Matters?

In a bright room, smiling volunteers in blue shirts, perhaps participating in extracurricular activities in high school, organize donation boxes filled with clothing and other items.

Discover how to choose meaningful extracurricular activities in high school to strengthen your college application. Learn how to showcase leadership, passion, and impact for admissions success.

A student in a striped shirt and denim overalls writes diligently in a notebook, likely preparing for the 2025 SAT, with another student blurred in the background.

Standardized testing remains a key component of the college admissions process, despite shifts in policies across universities. While some schools have moved to test-optional or test-blind admissions, having a strong ACT or SAT score can still bolster your application, improve scholarship opportunities, and provide an additional data point for competitive programs. If you’re a high…

Summer Programs for High School Students to Boost Your College Application

Summer break offers high school students a chance to relax, but it’s also a key opportunity for development and for strengthening their college application. Making the most of summers can set students apart from other applicants.
In this guide, we’ll explore summer programs catering to different interests and help you select the right one for your goals.