As your parents keep asking if you’ve finished your college applications yet, you may groan inwardly and try to procrastinate. But writing those application essays doesn’t have to be so torturous. Sometimes it’s only a matter of having the right tools to stimulate the writing genius inside of you. Here are seven of our favorite […]
With five hours at your disposal, you can accomplish a lot. You could finish reading an entire book, or you could watch one of your favorite films — along with the sequel! You could also spend that amount of time on a campus visit day at Marymount University and get ready for your college […]
It seems like society is putting more and more pressure on high school students to start thinking about college earlier and earlier. In many ways, entertaining thoughts about what you want to do post-high school, the kind of school you think you might best fit in at and the kind of field you might […]
As an 18-year-old student, trying to figure out what you want to do for the next 40-50 years of your life can seem impossible — and frankly, it is! You’ve spent your entire life focused on studying and learning things that our education system requires that you must, and for good reason. You needed […]
Close your eyes for a moment and picture yourself out of high school — no more lockers, home room or cool-kid cafeteria cliques. You’ve graduated, moved on and are about to begin a brand new chapter of your life in an entirely new world. What kind of college do you envision yourself at? At […]
As a high school senior, odds are that your high school guidance counselors, teachers and parents have reminded you on more than one occasion that you are about to make one of the most important decisions of your life. Hearing that can be a little intimidating! That’s why college fairs can be so helpful. […]
While not every college requires that you submit a résumé along with your application, many suggest that you do. Submitting a résumé to the colleges you are applying to will allow them to see a comprehensive list of the high school achievements you are most proud of. The trick is to accurately describe your […]
Wow, this summer is really flying by! If you’re a member of the Class of 2026, before you know it, you’ll be arriving on campus for your freshman year. You should definitely be excited, but believe it or not, there are probably some last-minute things you should do in order to prepare and arrive […]
D.C. has some of the best internship and job opportunities in the country. If you’re looking for these advantages in a flourishing city, D.C. fits the bill for a multitude of reasons! As the nation’s capital, D.C. is thriving with countless possibilities that will allow you to get ahead in your future career both […]
Take a moment to think about your finances — are you feeling anxious yet? If you’re like most college-bound students, preparing for tuition and miscellaneous college expenses can be intimidating, especially when you start to consider the rising cost of higher education. In-state and out-of-state tuition rates for four-year universities are on the rise, […]
