It’s crunch time. The last four years? They’ve been leading up to this. “This” being applying for college. You can feel the pressure with...

When it comes to taking notes in high school, you often have to take them using a pen and paper, so we’ll stick to...

Are you applying to wrong schools for the wrong reasons? It happens all the time. A third of students at four-year colleges and universities transfer...

You’ll have several presentations to make throughout your academic and profession careers, but the prospect of public speaking combined with academic stress can terrify students...

Although you faced important exams in high school, college or university finals are more stressful and require more studying. Finals can make or break your campus...

Optimizing your study strategies can save hours of precious time. Studying efficiently will alleviate stress and leave you with more free time. Here are some...

Getting into your top choice isn't impossible, but it will be challenging. To make the process easier, read these 12 tips to improve your odds...

The New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) is an association of 11 private liberal arts schools in New England, specifically Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New...

You’re bound to make a lot of new friends in an undergraduate program, yet your peers aren’t the only ones on campus you should form...

Whether you’re studying in high school or an undergraduate program, group assignments are common. It can be intimidating to let others determine part of your...

There’s plenty to be done while you’re finishing your senior year of high school. So procrastinating the undergraduate application process can throw a wrench into...

The following is a short list of colleges and universities that are well known for the strength of their transfer programs. Additionally, these institutions consciously...

As you hit the spring semester of your senior year, it's normal to experience some senioritis. Especially once you've submitted your college or...

Starting your college journey at a community college has many benefits. You can save money on tuition, live at home, and enjoy smaller class sizes...

Every year, millions of students begin their college journey at community colleges. Did you know that 40% of undergraduate students get their start at...

College admissions officers are now spending less time reviewing college applications. Admissions officers working in teams of two used to spend 12-15 minutes with an application, but...

Some colleges and universities offer a college admissions interview, which allows applicants to visit with admissions officers or alumni interviewers and discuss why they are...

If you always dreamed about attending one of the eight prestigious colleges that make up the Ivy League, you probably already know that admission to...

The first step in achieving success after high school is to figure out which learning styles work the best for you. In order to...

Admissions test scores can affect whether a student is admitted to selective colleges or qualifies for academic scholarships. Students with higher test scores are...

Taking advanced placement (AP) classes can have big advantages. AP classes demonstrate to schools that you're a hard worker and high academic achiever. They're...

As you're getting ready to apply to college, you'll hear a lot about your transcripts. This can be a little intimidating, especially as most high...

Need help better understanding all the complicated terms related to college admissions? Be sure to check out our full admissions glossary after you review G-I. 

GPA...

As you prepare to apply for college, your GPA is most likely one of the top things on your mind. But what is a good...

No matter if you're taking your finals or midterms, it’s important to do well on these tests! So here are some tips to ensure that you...

Your college search comes with a lot of questions. For example: what’s the difference between public and private schools? How can I get scholarships? How are community...

Do you know your grade point average (GPA)? If you can’t answer that question off the top of your head, you aren’t paying enough attention...

You know your academic history is a big factor in whether or not you’ll get into your dream school. So how can you choose classes...

Exams can cause tremendous stress. Not knowing what to expect and how you’ll end up doing can be nerve-wracking. Have no fear! You will feel...