Finding Academic Interests
Guides and articles addressing finding academic interests, one of the common challenges students face during the admissions process.
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.
The College List: Researching Schools the Smart Way
Learn how to build a balanced college list with smart research, financial aid planning, and strategic school selection for long-term success.
January 19, 2026
How to Choose AP Courses & Why Colleges Care
Dewey Smart explains How to Choose Advanced Placement (AP) courses for high school students. We help students make academic plans to get accepted to college.
August 22, 2025
How to Find Your Path and Earn Acceptances to Purdue and Beyond
Shobhit Pradhan • G12 - New Albany school, OH
By combining personalized exploration with focused essay support, Shobhit earned acceptances from several strong universities, including Purdue University, The Ohio State University, and the University of Cincinnati.
August 7, 2025
UCLA Success Story: From High School Doubts to College Triumph
Introduction At 17, most high school students feel pressure to have their entire lives mapped out. Choose a major. Pick a career path. Know exactly wh...
May 21, 2025
UCLA Major Change Guide: Real Student Experience
Navigating Major Changes: A UCLA Student's Journey from Pre-Med to Pre-LawFor many high school seniors applying to colleges in California, choosing a ...
May 20, 2025
Authenticity and Passion: A Student’s Path to UCLA
In the hyper-competitive world of California college admissions, students often feel pressured to build the perfect resume and check all the right box...
December 11, 2023
3 Most Important College List Factors for Target Schools
If you research the most important college list factors, it minimizes the wasted hours you’ll spend scrolling through college websites.
How To Choose Your College Major? Tips for Selecting the Best Choice for You
Our writers discuss their experiences in their respective college major, how they chose it, and whether or not their studies matched their expectations.
December 11, 2023
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.
December 11, 2023
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.
December 11, 2023
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.
