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Best Extracurriculars for High School Freshman Interested in Humanities

Don’t listen to the haters; getting an undergraduate degree in the humanities is a valuable pursuit. There are so many great humanities majors at elite schools. However, if you are eyeing a top school, you need to make sure you are a top candidate, which means building a great extracurricular resume in the humanities. It's never too early to get involved in the humanities outside of class. If you don’t know where to start, don’t worry: we have you covered.

Best Extracurriculars for High School Freshman Interested in Business

So many students want to study undergraduate business. It is quickly becoming one of the most popular majors. This also makes it one of the most competitive, especially at elite schools. If you are serious about studying business, you need to put in the work. Good grades aren't enough in most undergrad business programs; you also need great extracurriculars. It’s never too early to start working on an impressive extracurricular resume, and we are here to help!

Best College Advisors for 9th Grade

Starting high school is an exciting yet overwhelming time. As a 9th grader, college might seem far off, but the truth is, the earlier you start thinking about your academic and extracurricular path, the better prepared you’ll be. That doesn’t mean stressing over applications now – it means laying the groundwork so that when the time comes, you have a compelling, authentic story to tell.

Best Summer Strategy for High School Freshman Interested in Humanities

There is a lot to love about the humanities, and there are also a lot of humanities majors at most colleges. Whether you hope to study Russian Literature or Sociology, it is never too early to start exploring your academic interests and building a great resume. If you are dreaming of going to an elite college, you can’t waste your freshman summer. These three months are an opportunity to start to set yourself apart from the pack. But how? We are glad you asked; let’s break down what you should be doing freshman summer if you are interested in humanities.

Best Summer Strategy for High School Freshman Interested in Business

Just by reading this blog, you are more prepared than many other first-year students. It is never too early to start exploring your academic interests, especially if you hope to attend an elite college. Business is one of the most popular majors, and undergraduate business schools/programs are often among the most competitive to get into. Usually, our students who dream of Haas, Wharton, Ross, Sloan, and more hit the ground running to build a great resume. The summer after freshman year is the perfect time to start getting serious about your goals and academic ambitions. However, it can be hard to know where to start. Thankfully, we are here to help and give you some tips for ensuring your freshman summer puts you on the launch pad for business success.

How to Get an Internship as a High School Freshman

You may not be thinking college yet, but you can be nearly certain that someone else at your school is going to want to apply to your dream school. If you both have great grades and strong leadership roles and impressive extracurriculars, it can be hard to differentiate yourself even if you have totally different areas of academic interest. This is where we excel in supporting students, and we’ve found that pursuing an academic passion independently through an internship is a proven way to set yourself apart. In this post, we’ll break down what you need to do to find and secure an internship as a high school freshman.

College Counselor for 9th Grade

Starting high school is an exciting yet overwhelming time. For 9th graders, college might seem far off, but the truth is, the earlier students start thinking about their academic and extracurricular path, the better prepared they’ll be. That doesn’t mean stressing over applications now – it means laying the groundwork so that when the time comes, you have a compelling, authentic story to tell.

9th Grade College Strategy for Computer Science

There aren’t many subjects as popular among high schoolers as computer science. We're not sure if it's the allure of potentially coding the next big app, the fascination with how technology shapes our world, or just the fact that computer science and coding touches every part of our modern society. And if you’re here, you’re probably a freshman and want to know what you can do to help prep for college, especially since you think you like the crazy competitive major of computer science.

9th Grade College Strategy for Math

Calculus? Algebra? Trigonometry? There’s so much math, we don’t even know what to do with it! If you’re here, you think you might want to study math in college, and we don’t blame you. Math touches every single field and has applications within business, finance, education, the social sciences, and so much more. Maybe you’re drawn in by the allure of solving complex problems, the fascination with how math underpins everything in our world, or just the fact that mathematical concepts are integral to every part of our modern society. Now, you, as a 9th grader, want to know what you can do to start the college prep process.

9th Grade College Strategy for Engineering

Do you enjoy designing and building things? Well, how about the problem-solving skills that go hand in hand with engineering? We hope you're excited because it's time to dive into this blog post! If you’re here, we’re assuming you’re a budding 9th-grade engineer thinking about majoring in engineering in college. Engineering is a VERY broad field and it’s VERY popular, which means you need to become a specialist and you need to be prepared for the competition.

9th Grade College Strategy for Data Science

Numbers! Stats! Data! Et cetera! Are you intrigued by the world of data science? Perhaps you envision yourself as a master of algorithms, diving deep into datasets with precision and finesse. Or maybe you're captivated by how data shapes our understanding of the world, seeing patterns emerge in the sea of information. Whether you're drawn to the possibilities of machine learning or just can't get enough of data visualization, we're here to guide you! Because if you're a freshman in high school with a curiosity about data science, you're in the right place.

9th Grade College Strategy for Economics

Do you dream of navigating the complex world of economics? Maybe you have visions of becoming the next big financial guru, crunching numbers like a pro. Or perhaps you're fascinated by the intricate dance of supply and demand, seeing economic principles play out in everyday life. Whether you're drawn to the allure of Wall Street or just really, really love watching "The Big Short," we've got you covered! If you're here, chances are you're a freshman in high school and intrigued by the idea of studying economics in college. Fear not, because we're here.

9th Grade College Strategy for Political Science

There aren’t a lot of topics as popular with high school students as political science. We don’t know if it’s the idea that one day you could roam the halls of power or your fascination with why politics makes people act the way they do, but we hear from freshmen all the time who are passionate about poli sci and want to get a jump on the college process.

9th Grade College Strategy for Psychology

If you like a lot of different topics – English, science, math, history – you might enjoy psychology! It’s a super interdisciplinary field of study that allows students to blend lots of topics together to better understand ~people~ and ~brains~ which is pretty cool. If you’re here, we’re guessing two things: you’re maybe interested in psychology for college, and you’re probably a freshman.