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You're entering your senior year of high school — it's natural to want to celebrate. Before you pick out your dancing shoes, consider spending this summer doing activities that will help you get into the college of your dreams. The summer before senior year of high school marks the home stretch in the college admissions process. By this time, you have researched schools and narrowed down your list of where to apply. This summer is your time to prepare for the application and interview process,

If you're reading this, you're likely already aware of the Hunter College High School admissions process, but there is always the possibility that certain aspects of the entrance exam may be causing some uncertainty. The test typically is administered in mid-January, but given that the last year presented precarious circumstances, the 2021 test will now take place toward the end of June. Although it feels like time is running out, students still have the opportunity to sharpen their existing a

When it comes to succeeding in college, there’s a lot of generic advice out there: Go to class, do the readings, study hard, and meet with your professors. Here to provide deeper and more specific insights is Noodle Expert and college instructor Calvin Olsen. Everyone knows how to succeed in college [https://noodle.com/articles/jonathan-pluckers-tips-on-how-to-succeed-in-college] : Show up to class, master the material, earn good grades, and graduate. Simple, right? Of course, it’s more compli

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Should you write about depression in your personal statement? Should you disclose mental health challenges elsewhere on your college application? Here's what experts say. Within the next few months, many rising high school seniors will be staring at a blank computer screen with the same question on their minds: What should I write about in my college application essay?  This question can feel heavy.  After all, by the time students approach the end of their junior year, they’ve surely heard lot