Many students and parents alike assume that the ‘P’ in PSAT stands for “practice.” While this assumption isn’t correct, it’s easy to see why so many students fall into this...

Taking the PSAT as a sophomore is one thing you can do to set yourself apart at a relatively early stage in the game. In fact, many students don’t realize...

In general, we at CollegeVine find that SAT Subject Tests are less thoroughly understood than ACTs or SATs. They are often a source of questions due to their nature—far fewer...

Many high school students challenge themselves with college-level work. Advanced Placement (AP) classes are a preferred route for taking on more challenging coursework. They allow college hopefuls to sample college...

There are many reasons for a teen to get a job in high school. Some teens get jobs to contribute to their family’s finances. Other teens get jobs to save...

When you’re preparing to take the SAT for the first—or maybe second or third—time, it can be difficult to know where to start. Before you even start studying, it’s important...

The National Honor Society (NHS) is an organization that aims to recognize and encourage “outstanding high school students” in grades 10-12. The first nationwide honor society, it was founded in...

Athletic recruiting is governed by a set of specific rules and procedures established by the NCAA and other collegiate athletic organizations. If you’re hoping to be a recruited athlete, you’ll...

Currently, there are 38 AP class options, and counting. This means that there are plenty of choices for every interest, ranging from studio arts to foreign languages to science and...

You probably know that vocabulary on the current SAT isn’t what it used to be. Rather than having to know the meanings of difficult, complex words, you’ll be asked to...