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The Big Picture

How to Get Into College: the complete guide (what to do + when to do it)

The #1 Mistake that Students Make Before They Apply to Selective Colleges

How to Get Into Ivy League Schools

The Well-Rounded Student is a Lie

What Looks Good on College Applications

Early Decision, Early Action, & Regular Decision

Extracurricular Activities for High School Students

Best Extracurriculars for College

Meaningful Summer Activities for High School Students

College Application Prep Checklist

Choosing Colleges

Build a Balanced College List

Liberal Arts College vs. University

What is the Ivy League?

Is Stanford an Ivy League school?

Is Duke an Ivy League school?

Is MIT an Ivy League school?

Map of the Ivy League

Ivy Plus schools

College Essays

College Essay Topics to Avoid

College Application Essay Topic Ideas

How to Write a Great College Essay

College Essay Format

College Essay Word Limits

Grades & Transcripts

Academic Rigor — the #1 Overlooked Aspect of College Applications

What’s a Good GPA for the Ivy League?

How to Explain Bad Grades on your College Application

College Scholarships

Loan-Free Colleges — Graduate debt-free from top schools that meet 100% of what families can’t pay

Scholarships for High Test Scores

How to Earn a Full Ride in 3 Hours (with the PSAT)

Testing & Admissions

Test-Optional Policies (Do Scores Matter?)

What’s a Good SAT Score?

Is 1100 a good SAT score?

Is 1200 a good SAT score?

Is 1300 a good SAT score?

Is 1400 a good SAT score?

Is 1500 a good SAT score?

What’s a good SAT score for the Ivy League?

Average SAT Scores

SAT Score Percentiles

1300 SAT Percentile

1400 SAT Percentile

1500 SAT Percentile

SAT Score Data for 975 Colleges

SAT to ACT Conversion