For many high school students applying to colleges, they might feel like Jerry Seinfeld doing stand-up when it comes to this particular question: “What’s the deal with Early Action versus Early Decision? Is it like getting an invite to the … Continue reading
Fall’s here, which means over the next few months, high school juniors and seniors will be taking and retaking SATs and ACTs, getting application materials together, and visiting colleges. This can be a stressful time for students as well as … Continue reading
This article was contributed and originally featured by NCSASports.com, a student athlete recruiting network. Myth 1: Recruiting doesn’t start until senior year College coaches give scholarship offers as early as the 8th grade. Now, this doesn’t happen very often – … Continue reading
This year, back-to-school season coincides with election season—which means if you’re a political science major or someone interested in politics, you might be thinking about volunteering with any of the political campaigns on campus and in your area, whether it’s … Continue reading
If you’re still struggling with your college applications—especially those personal essays—don’t despair. Here’s a 5-step plan you can execute this weekend to get your essays organized and on track to distinguish yourself from the crowd of students who have grades … Continue reading
One of the biggest issues high school students are worried about when it comes to entering college is whether they will be able to handle the workload. College is drastically different than high school in that classes can be bigger, … Continue reading
This week is Remember to Register to Vote Week. So if you are eligible to vote and haven’t registered already, get at it! Voting is a civic responsibility. Here are a few websites that can help you figure out whether … Continue reading
Taking a campus tour is kind of like taking a fancy dress or suit into a dressing room. You want to make sure it fits before you take it home (and especially before you throw down the dough for it). … Continue reading
If you’ve seen any of the student editorials or content on the College Prowler website, there’s a good chance that it’s gone through me, Megan McLachlan, one of College Prowler’s editors. I’ve interviewed hundreds of students over the years and … Continue reading
This article was contributed and originally featured by NCSASports.com, a student athlete recruiting network. Matt Blanchard played football at D-3 University of Wisconsin Whitewater and has earned a spot on the Chicago Bears 2012-2013 roster as the 3rd string QB … Continue reading