Worried about your chances of getting into your dream school? Clueless as to what your “dream school” is, or how to even find one? You’ve come to the right place!

We’ve got a team of bloggers who managed to successfully navigate the college admissions process, and get into excellent universities. Below, you’ll find a collection of their expertise that will guide you through all the highs and lows of applying and getting in to college. Enjoy the adventure!
 

Applying to College

• College Essay Myth #4: There is a “Right” Way to Write a College Essay!
• 5 Tips to Building a Better College Application
• Living with a Roommate Can Save Students $15,000 in Total Cost of College Attendance
• College Essay Myth #3: Colleges Can’t Tell If Someone Helps Too Much on the Essay!
• First Drafts of Personal Statements: Let Yourself Go
• College Essay Myth #2: Your College Essay Must Sound Professional
• Overcome Weaknesses in Your College Application
• College Essay Myth #1: Your Topic Must Be Impressive
• Top Computer Science Programs for Women
• Use the 3 Cs to Improve Your Writing (and Writing Scores!)
• AP Comparative Government and Politics Exam
• AP Statistics Exam
• Harvard SAT Scores
• Personal Finance for College-Bound Students
• Which AP Course Should I Take First?
• AP Microeconomics Exam
• AP German Language and Culture Exam
• AP Studio Art
• AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam
• Read This if You’re Taking the December ACT!
• Making the Most of the Time Between Thanksgiving and Winter Break
• AP Computer Science A Exam
• Is College Abroad Right for Me?
• How to Tackle the “Why Us” School-Specific Essay (with Examples!)
• Last Minute Tips for the Early College Applicant
• What Should My ACT Score Goal Be?
• AP Environmental Science Exam
• Scholarships Based on SAT Scores
• Mastering the Most Challenging College Essay: Why College X?
• Putting Together Your College List
• Four Academic Regrets From First Semester
• What’s Changed In College Admissions and Financial Aid For The Class of 2017
• Overlooked Dorm Essentials
• AP Calculus AB and BC Exams
• UC SAT Test Date Score Report
• What’s a Good SAT Score for Scholarships?
• Standardized Test Anxiety
• What Admissions Officers Look For In Your Essay
• Introduction to the I.B. Diploma Programme
• Taking the SAT in Community College
• Transition to College
• AP Physics Exams
• How to Use the College Board College Search Tools
• 10 Ways to Enjoy Summer and Do College Prep
• AP Chemistry Exam
• 5 Ways to Kick-Start Your College Essay Writing This Summer
• AP Psychology Exam
• Application Regrets to Avoid
• The AP English Language and Composition Exam
• AP Biology Exam
• Do 8th Grade SATs Count?
• AP English Literature Exam
• What is the Minimum SAT Score I Need for College?
• AP World History Exam
• UC Berkeley SAT Subject Tests
• AP US Government and Politics Exam
• Who Should Take SAT Subject Tests?
• 5 Metrics That Matter
• How to Brag Without Being Totally Annoying
• AP European History Exam
• Do You Have Weak Extracurriculars
• Five Unexpected College Dorm Necessities
• College Acceptance Rates and the Right School For You
• Coalition Application
• The Fun Side of Studying in Canada
• College Acceptance Rescinded? What to Do
• How to Answer the 3 Types of College Essays
• Are AP Tests Used in College Admissions?
• Can a College Rescind My Acceptance?
• How to Answer the University of California Essay Prompts
• When Should You Start Your College Applications?
• What is the Minimum ACT Score I Need for College?
• Why Did I Get Waitlisted by a College?
• AP United States History Exam
• What To Do When You Get Waitlisted: A Step-By-Step Guide
• Power vs. Speed: Is it better to be a methodical or a speedy test taker?
• The Ultimate Guide to Paying For College
• Five Reasons to Join Clubs in College
• How Many Schools Should I Apply To?
• Duke ACT Scores
• How Social Media Can Help or Hurt Your College Admissions Chances
• College Applications and Social Media: Four Trends That Need to Stop
• Everything You Need To Know About College Application Fees
• When Are College Application Deadlines?
• How To Get A Great Teacher Recommendation
• What To Do When You Oversleep
• Why You Should Join Your School Newspaper
• How To Minimize Distractions While Studying
• Perks of a Small College
• Tips for Your 2016 Common Application Essay
• How Do AP Scores Affect College Admissions?
• Your Complete College Application Checklist
• How to Overcome College Application Anxiety
• Learning for the Sake of Learning
• What Activities To Put On Your College Application
• The Best Ways To Stay Awake
• What To Do When You Can’t Get A Summer Internship
• The Best And Worst Study Spots
• College vs. High School: Homework
• Looking Past College Labels