Preparing for College

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  • College
What Colleges Look for in High School Students

What are colleges looking for in applicants? This ranked list…

  • College
10 Tips to Help College Applicants Establish Their Social Media Presence

Keep these tips in mind as you begin your college…

College Search

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  • College
How to Find the Right College Fit: Questions to Ask Before You Apply

Finding the right college is not about choosing the most…

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  • College
Navigating College Admissions After Military Service

College admissions can feel exciting, intimidating, or even overwhelming. For…

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  • College
College Admissions Resources for LGBTQ+ Students and Families

LGBTQ+ students often face unique challenges when researching and applying…

College Campus
  • College
10 Tips for College Visits

A campus visit is thebest way to evaluate whether a…

Applying to College

  • Applying to College
Test-Optional, Test-Blind, Test-Required: Understanding College Testing Policies

College admissions testing policies can feel confusing, especially because colleges…

  • Applying to College
RD, EA, ED: A Guide to College Application Deadlines

The college application calendar comes with its own alphabetRD, EA,…

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  • Applying to College
Waitlist, Deferral, Denial What Next?

You open your college admissions portal, and the decision is…

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  • Applying to College
How to Prepare for the SAT and ACT: A Student Guide

While more and more colleges are going test optional, meaning…

  • Applying to College
AXS Companion: A Free, Step-by-Step Guide to the Common Application

The AXS Companion is a free, online resource to help…

  • Applying to College
How to Improve Your Chances of Being Admitted Off the Waitlist

Colleges and universities manage their enrollment by predicting how many…

K-12 Day & Boarding School Admissions

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  • Boarding School
10 Tips for K-12 School Visits

Nothing gives you a better feel for a K-12 school…

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  • Athletes
Playing Sports at Boarding and Day Schools: What Families Should Know

Athletics often play a significant role in the private school…

Boarding School
  • Boarding School
Common Boarding School Myths, Debunked

Read on for the most common myths our school-focused members…

Resources for Students with Learning Differences/Neurodiversity

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  • Accommodations
High School vs. College: What Students with Learning Differences Need to Know

Understanding how accommodations, expectations, and legal protections change from high…

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  • College Transition
The Transition to College for Students with Learning Differences and ADHD

It is critical for college students with learning differences and…

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  • Executive Function
How to Help a Teen with Executive Function Challenges: A Parent’s Guide

Students with executive function weaknesses have a less-than-efficient approach to…

Graduate & Professional School Admissions

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  • Business School
What Is the Masters in Management Program?

Masters in management, popularly known as MiM, is a one-year…

Resources for Those with Therapeutic Needs

  • Therapeutic
Therapeutic Programs for Teens and Young Adults: An Overview of Your Options

Boarding Schools (Emotional Growth, Therapeutic) These schools generally provide an…

International Admissions

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  • Global
Are You the Right Match for Going to College Overseas?

Students and parents might be seeking options for college abroad…

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  • Global
Why More American Families Are Choosing College Abroad

In recent years, an increasing number of American students have…

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  • Global
Why Go Abroad for College?

Imagine waking up to a hot cup of British tea…

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  • Global
Adapting to a New Culture as an International Student

Moving to a new country for your studies is a…

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  • Global
Why the UK Is Becoming a Top Destination for American College Students

With world-renowned universities and unique, affordable educational experiences, the United…