The Common Application is a single application that students can use to apply to over 900 colleges and universities. Although filling out one application streamlines the process of applying to college, the Common Application includes many sections and takes most applicants hours to complete. Think of the Common Application as an opportunity for college applicants Read More
Professor Marcus du Sautoy is a British mathematician, a distinguished author of popular science books and regular contributor for several national newspapers. He holds the prestigious Simonyi Professorship in the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford and is the chairman of Mangahigh Board of Advisors. He is also the former president of the Mathematical Association, and a Fellow of the Read More
Recently, I had an email exchange with a mom who questioned her daughter’s Common App personal statement. How are you feeling about its quality? the mom asked. Her daughter is a very smart girl. Driven by causes. Great mind. Incredibly mature. She wrote an excellent essay showcasing her interest in social justice; she focused her Read More
The overall employment rate for high school graduates is expected to grow by 5% from 2016 to 2026, which is the average amount of growth expected for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While an individual isn’t guaranteed employment with a high school diploma, those who do find a job may earn Read More
Not everyone has heard of CLEP, but the 50-year-old program is gaining traction with high school students. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP), offered by The College Board, is a series of 30+ credit-bearing exams which test learners of all ages on college freshman-level subjects; passing scores on the exams are accepted for credit by Read More
How do they get to know a college from afar when most colleges have suspended all on-campus visits through the fall semester? How do students, families, and college counselors get a better feel, vibe or insight into campus life directly from the current student community? Typically, when you choose a book or movie to read Read More
The cost of College has continued to rise in recent years as many parents know. With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting, we may have hit a tipping point and many parents are realizing they don’t have the funds necessary to fully fund their children’s education. A recent study by Discover Student Loans bears this out as Read More
More than two-thirds of 4-year colleges and universities in the U.S. will not require applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores for fall 2021 admission. The National Center for Fair & Open Testing (FairTest), which maintains a free, online master list, reports that more than 1,570 schools are now test-optional. The federal government counts 2,330 Read More
Gateway to the Great Outdoors (GGO) is hosting a livestreamed real-time global camping event on October 24! “Cabin Fever: The Great GGO Camp-In” kicks off at 3:00pm. And continues through 9:30 with a live concert from the rock band The Disestablishment. Registration is free, and all are welcome to participate! This virtual event will allow Read More
Helping students figure out how to manage their time can be tough, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to the problem. What works for someone else may not work for them — and that’s one of the reasons finding a time management strategy that works for each student is so difficult. Someone who is a rocket Read More
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