April Maguire

Articles by April

• How Does a College Admissions Office Work?

  Applying to College, College Application Tips 5 min read

• What Is Automatic Admission to Texas Schools?

  Applying to College, Grades and GPA 4 min read

• Extracurriculars for High Schoolers Interested in Studying Political Science

  Clubs and Organizations, Extracurricular Activities 4 min read

• Should I Apply Early Decision If I Need Financial Aid?

  Applying to College, Financial Aid 4 min read

• Can I Apply to College as a Financial Independent?

  Financial Aid, Scholarships 4 min read

• How to Decide If a Summer Program Is Worth It

  Extracurricular Activities, Summer Activities 4 min read

• Extracurriculars to Consider if You Intend to Study Theater and Dance

  Applying to College, Extracurricular Activities 4 min read

• Extracurriculars to Consider if You Intend to Study Writing 

  Applying to College, Extracurricular Activities 4 min read

• Extracurriculars to Consider if You Plan to Study Foreign Languages

  Clubs and Organizations, Extracurricular Activities 4 min read

• How to Build Up Social Skills as a High Schooler

  Clubs and Organizations, Extracurricular Activities 5 min read

• What Is an Application Theme and Why Is It Important?

  Applying to College, College Application Tips 3 min read

• NHS vs. NSHSS: What’s the Difference?

  Clubs and Organizations, Scholarships 3 min read

• What Are the Tri-College and Quaker Consortiums?

  Applying to College, College Lists 4 min read

• A Guide to Need-Blind Schools + Complete List

  College Lists, Financial Aid 4 min read

• AP Classes Ranked by Difficulty

  Choosing Classes, Standardized Tests 4 min read

• What is the PreACT? What do Students Need to Know?

  ACT Info and Tips, Standardized Tests 3 min read

• Pell Grant Eligibility and Requirements: What Parents Need to Know

  Financial Aid 4 min read

• How Are SAT Subject Tests Scored?

  SAT II Subject Tests, Standardized Tests 3 min read