Application Advice

Scholarships and contests give students a way to be recognized and rewarded for their unique talents. It's never too early to begin.

Somewhere along the way, many students began treating failure as a personal label rather than a temporary setback. The New York Times once observed that failure has shifted from an action I failed to an identity I am a failure. Any parent who has watched their teen meltdown after a disappointing grade or feedback knows exactly how quickly young people make this leap. Yet every major body of research tells us something very different: failure is not the opposite of success. It

If you're a high school student with college aspirations or a parent supporting one, there's a fundamental truth you need to understand: straight A's don't carry the weight they once did. This isn't meant to discourage hard work, but rather to provide clarity about the current educational landscape and help you navigate it more effectively. According to Inside Higher Ed , over 47 percent of high school students now graduate with A averages, yet actual student achievement has

At every college information session, a parent will ask, “Is it better to get a “B” in an AP class or an “A” in a regular class?” The...

Senioritis sounds like a medical condition but is rather a condition of the mind when high school seniors become unmotivated and feel...

Are you receiving information regarding summer programs? Learn how to select a summer program that is right for you.

The fall is a busy time of year for college admissions representatives. They spend a lot of it on the road visiting schools and...

I’m excited to feature an article from Mark Efinger. Mark Efinger has 25 years of experience teaching public speaking and is Founder and...

Like most people, you probably have many stories that you can tell about your life. You’ve done things, gone places, had triumphs and...

Start early. The more time you have, the less stress you’ll feel. Even if your college list isn’t 100% finalized yet, it’s not too early...

Perhaps you’re not one of those super organized, type-A people who firmed up their summer plans in January. And, right about now you’re...

Over the years, My Pathway to College has experienced that rising seniors who began writing application essays during the summer did much...

High schoolers: summer is here! The next few months are filled with trips, hanging out with friends, catching up on sleep—maybe even...

While the college essay is just one portion of the application process, it does carry weight. Think about it: the personal essay is the...