The alternate major is a chance for a student's application to get a second consideration for admission. Use this opportunity smartly!

The most impressive part-time jobs are the ones that are challenging and put teens in a position to learn skills and grow.

You know a part-time job will enhance your college application, but of course you want to enjoy your time there too.

Here's how to find and land an awesome part-time job so you can gain experience, learn skills, and make money to save for college.

Here's how to change an RD application to Early Decision 2 (ED2).

How and why do colleges track "demonstrated interest" as they decide who to admit?

40% of colleges and universities evaluate students for demonstrated interest on either a “considerable” or “moderate” level.

Yes, you CAN make your summer work for you -- even if the summer has already started.

Do your grades matter? How perfect should your auditions be? Will there be an interview? Here's how you'll be evaluated.

Learn about everything that goes into a successful application and audition for college or conservatory theater programs.

If your teen is applying to private high schools or boarding schools, you may have noticed new application tasks on the portal that...

There are some things you should know about the virtual interview before starting.

The coronavirus pandemic has upended life for everyone on the planet. For high school students, college admission is still on their minds.

The purpose of the essay is for the admissions officer to see who you are—beyond the scores, numbers and letters.

The interview allows schools to get to know you through an actual human being who has a connection with the university.

Here’s a question that has a right answer: Which volunteering activity reads better on a college application? Weeding and mulching a...

[This blog entry was originally published in The South Pasadenan on 2/27/2019.] As a former full-time public school teacher, I’m going to...

My College Torch programs begin as early as 9th grade, but if you're a high school student feeling application anxiety, a great time to star