The first real step to getting into college is applying to college. For many, that can feel even more overwhelming than studying for the SAT. It makes perfect sense: While standardized tests can be retaken, these are applications that could set you off on your future path—and you really only have one shot per year. Will you get accepted into your top choice school, or your next choice on the list? Find yourself in an entirely new city, or staying close to home? How about an arts-only program, or a school where you have a wider range of options? There’s a lot on the table. … Continue reading “College Application Advice You Don’t Need to Take”