Julia Mearsheimer

Articles by Julia

• How to Pick Your High School Courses Freshman and Sophomore Years

  10th Grade, 9th Grade, Academics, Choosing Classes, Grades 6 min read

• Getting Back On Track After a Disciplinary Setback

  10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 9th Grade, Academics, Applying to College, College Application Tips, Grades 5 min read

• What Do I Do If My Summer Plans Fall Through?

  Extracurricular Activities, Summer Activities 10 min read

• Deciphering Degrees: An Introduction to Academic Titles

  Applying to College, College Application Tips 7 min read

• Approaching the Cost of Visiting Colleges as a First-Generation Student

  Applying to College, College Lists 6 min read

• A Guide to Disability Accommodations for Standardized Testing

  ACT Info and Tips, SAT Info and Tips, Standardized Tests 5 min read

• What Does It Mean to Be Independent on the FAFSA?

  Applying to College, Financial Aid 4 min read

• How Often Should I Meet with My Guidance Counselor?

  Academic Tips and Info, Academics 7 min read

• Should I Join the Student Newspaper?

  Clubs and Organizations, Extracurricular Activities 5 min read

• A Brief Guide to Athletic Recruitment

  Applying to College, Extracurricular Activities 5 min read

• How Much Do AP Scores Matter?

  AP Guides, Standardized Tests 4 min read

• How Do I Get an Internship?

  Extracurricular Activities, Internships 4 min read

• Does a Declining GPA Look Bad on My College Applications?

  Academics, Grades and GPA 4 min read

• How to Answer Rapid Fire Essay Questions

  College Essays, Essay Tips 5 min read

• What is an Upward Grade Trend?

  Academics, Grades and GPA 4 min read

• What If My Recommender Never Sent Their Letter?

  Applying to College, Recommendation Letters 3 min read

• Will Getting a Letter from an Alumnus, Famous Person, or Government Official Boost my Chances?

  Applying to College, Recommendation Letters 3 min read

• The Ultimate Guide to Applying to Vanderbilt University

  Applying to College, College Application Tips 9 min read