ACT & SAT

How to Improve SAT Reading Scores | 8 Easy Steps

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are you struggling with your SAT reading, or want to improve your score to result in a better SAT Composite Score? There are plenty of ways to study for this particular section of the exam. To improve your SAT reading, you should first know what to expect and what common mistakes other students made. Then …

student life

10 Ways To Show Teacher Appreciation

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 16, 2025

Key Takeaways Teacher Appreciation Week falls on the first week of May, giving students and families an opportunity to show teachers how much they’ve meant to them. There are creative ways to tell your teacher “Thank you” without spending a dime: write them a letter, have the class sign a card, create a wall of …

college admissions

What is the Foreign Language Requirement for College?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

All college admissions offices have general education requirements including foreign language requirements for college. Language proficiency is one of them. Most schools are looking for students who have completed at least two years in these courses. But that number can vary by each school and admissions office.   Even after high school, most colleges require …

college admissions

High School Sophomores: End of School Year Checklist

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Congratulations on ticking off another year in your high school experience! As you finish up your finals and look forward to spring break, it’s important to remember there are a few other things you need to accomplish – either right after finals or sometime this summer. Your end of school year checklist should include researching …

questions & answers

Managing Stress (By Stress Personality Type)

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Did you know your stress personality type can affect how stress impacts you and how you should manage it? A study from 2007 helped show how certain personality traits affect stress, how you react to it, and the methods that could help you get a handle on your anxiety levels. There are plenty of personality …

college admissions

History of Affirmative Action in College Admissions

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You’ve likely heard the term “affirmative action” before in regard to the workplace. Did you know it can play a role in college admissions as well? Here’s a breakdown on affirmative action in college admissions, how it came to be, and more: What is Affirmative Action? Affirmative action refers to policies that are designed to …

college admissions

Boost Your College Acceptance Odds: Summer Programs

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You may not be in school for the summer, but did you know you can absolutely use your summer vacation to help with your college acceptance odds? There are plenty of activities you can do during this “off season” that will look great on college applications. So, what summer programs look best for college? Check …

careers & internships

Benefits of Using Career Services

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 29, 2024

Colleges have tons of resources that students barely take advantage of simply because they don’t know they even exist! One that some students overlook is the career services center of their school. These centers actually offer amazing benefits and resources including networking, career exploration, and job search preparation, among others. What are College Career Services? …

college admissions

Etiquette in Your College Acceptance

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 8, 2024

Congratulations on receiving your college acceptance letters! Before you go make that social media post about it though, wait a minute. You should celebrate your achievements, but it’s important to be cognizant of others’ feelings, especially if they didn’t get in. Here’s how you can practice proper etiquette and be tasteful with your announcement and …