Chase Yano

Articles by Chase

• How to Fill Out the Common App Activities Section (With Real Examples)

  Master the Common App Activities section with this guide on using your 150-character limit. Learn to use action verbs and measurable results to stand out.

• Preparing for High School Internship Interviews

  Whether you currently have an interview lined up or not, let's dive into how to effectively prepare for high school internship interviews.

• College Scholarship Search: High School Seniors' Guide

  Most have an ineffective approach to a college scholarship; the real money makers are not the “$250,000 Full-Ride Scholarships.”

• How to do a Business Major: A Guide for High Schoolers

  Let’s begin today’s blog about how to do a business major with a brief discussion of some of the most popular jobs in the field.

• Should I Take the SAT or ACT? Or Both? And When?

  Although they seem interchangeable, the SAT or ACT have key differences which can make one more advantageous to take.

• High School Passion Project: Impress Your Dream School

  The most universally appreciated and accessible task for a high schooler to do is a high school passion project.

• ACT English Section: 3 Critical Tips to Improve Your Score

  Struggling with ACT English? Learn 3 proven strategies, from comma mastery to smarter study blocks, to boost accuracy and raise your ACT score fast.

• Make Your College Essay Stand Out: 3 Ways to Be Likable

  When you make your college essay stand out, it is important to keep your audience in mind– your audience being college admissions officers.

• Five Awesome ACT Math Tips

  Without further ado, here’s the top ACT Math tips that I have found myself giving out over and over again as a test-prep tutor.

• The Key to Writing an Interesting Supplement

  In this blog post, we'll break down two concrete ways of writing an interesting supplement and making your application stand out.

• ACT Science: Tips and Strategies to Improve Your Science Score

  ACT Science Tips and Strategies: Enhance your ACT Science score with proven tips and strategies from our experts. Learn how to approach complex graphs and experiments effectively to maximize your performance. Begin your journey to a higher ACT Science score now!

• A High Schooler's Guide to CS

  Let's talk about the benefits of different CS career paths and how you should prepare your application to get into a quality CS program.

• ACT Math Section Survival Guide + Exam Overview & Practice

  ACT Math Section Help - Survival Guide: Master the ACT Math section with our survival guide. Get expert tips, strategies, and practice advice to boost your confidence and improve your score. Start excelling in ACT Math today!

• Regular Decision for College? A Guide to Application Plans

  Understanding college admissions cycles can be hard. Let's discuss how to take full advantage of regular decision and other admissions plans.

• Application Types for College Admissions

  Here is a quick rundown of the different application types that you should know about as a prospective college applicant.

• Course Rigor for College Admission

  Today, let's discuss course rigor and how to think about each different type of course offered by schools.

• Summer Activities to Boost Your College Applications

  Summer is relaxing, but that shouldn't erase productivity. Let's discuss how to strengthen your application with strong summer activities.

• Why You Should Self-Study for an AP Test

  Are there any AP classes that your school doesn’t offer that you wish you could take? If so, you may want to self-study for an AP test!