As a high schooler, you’ve probably heard a lot about at least two standardized tests, the ACT and the SAT. Colleges typically require you to provide one of these test scores on your application, making the whole...
Category - College Prep
Illinois AdmissionsTips for Starting Your College Search
Hello #FutureILLINI! I’m here to hopefully provide some useful tips for starting your college search. Whether you are a freshman or senior in high school, searching for the perfect college can be VERY overwhelming...
KaciWhat to Look For in a University
Deciding where to continue a higher education can be overwhelming, and with each college boasting about how they are the best fit for you, how can you be sure? Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding and to...
Rachel5 College Prep Practices
So you got accepted to the University of Illinois—congratulations! You are now among the COOLEST college kids in the country ;). Now it’s February, and you’re not sure what to do with yourself before August...
AlecHow to Go to College
Hi everyone, As the first day of school looms closer, the stress of getting everything prepared is beginning to seriously set in. I’m going back to campus in less than a week, and my bedroom floor looks like this:...
EmmaGraduation Gifts for High School Seniors
High school seniors, You’re at that time of year when you are probably anxious, yet nervous; happy, yet a little sad. Your high school career is about to come to a close. I’m sure many of you are ready to...
TaylorSummer Camps for High Schoolers
Hey guys, I’ve been emailed a couple of interesting summer camps for high school students. Click the headlines for more information about each; I’ve included a quick snippet from the sites respectively. If...
JamesShould you get a job in high school?
Hey everyone, Today I want to talk about jobs. Back in high school, some of my friends had jobs out of financial need, others for experience and spending money, and some didn’t have jobs at all. I never held a job...
