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Hooray! You did it! Take a moment to celebrate this significant milestone on your college journey. You should be incredibly proud of the work you've put in up to this point, and we hope you feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment.

Let’s be honest: most people don’t love being interviewed. Nevertheless, when given the chance to interview with a prospective college, we encourage most students to go for it! Interestingly, only a handful of schools explicitly require interviewing as part of the admissions process. However, many colleges do offer interviews as optional opportunities for student applicants. PRO TIP: You can ...

They're here! They're here! If you're like us you've been patiently waiting for the 2026-27 Common App Essay Prompts to be announced. Spoiler Alert: the folks at the Common App have actually decided to keep the same prompts that were used during the 2025-26 application cycle.

They're here! They're here! If you're like us you've been patiently waiting for the 2025-26 Common App Essay Prompts to be announced. Spoiler Alert: the folks at the Common App have actually decided to keep the same prompts that were used during the 2024-25 application cycle.

You are taking all of the courses available in your favorite subject in high school. You have some ideas for your future college major. So, how can you take your learning deeper, explore new topics, and showcase your passion for your academic interests beyond just your high school courses in your college applications?