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.

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The College Application’s Journey: From Submission to Decision

A hand decisively pressing a blue "submit" key on a keyboard, surrounded by white keys, reminiscent of a college application submission.

Submitting a college application can feel like sending a message into a black hole. Once you hit the “submit” button, it’s easy to wonder, “What happens next?” Here’s a peek at the journey an application might undergo before a college makes its decision. Processing: Once you submit your application, it’s electronically transmitted to the college’s…

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The ACT Exam is Changing.

A multiple-choice ACT Test answer sheet with the letters A, C, and T filled in for question 4. A pencil is resting on the sheet, showing what you need to know and prepare for any changes ahead.

Here’s what You Need to know. There are two fundamental changes being made to the ACT that the folks behind the exam hope will meet the needs of future students and educators, and do a better job of highlighting students’ strengths.  The science exam is now optional. Students will now have the option to take…

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