College Advising

How to Spend Your Summer: Consider Volunteering Your Time

How to Spend Your Summer: Consider Volunteering Your Time

While it is important to rest before the impending school year, here at LP we have encouraged you to spend your break doing various things! Now here’s another great suggestion from Helen: volunteering for a non-profit organization.

My Biggest Regret in College & How You Can Avoid the Same Mistake

My Biggest Regret in College & How You Can Avoid the Same Mistake

While some of you might be preparing to enter a brand new world of college, surrounded by new opportunities, it’s important to remember that you are looking toward a time of choices. Adam reminds us though that no matter what the choice, learning is the whole point!

Your Transition from High School to College

Your Transition from High School to College

Entering any new phase in your life is exciting and scary — the transition from high school to college being one of the biggest. Barbara shares some advice on how to get through this phase! (Because yes, it’s just a phase).

Understanding the Role of Demonstrated Interest

Understanding the Role of Demonstrated Interest

With APs behind you and summer in clear sight, it’s a good time to rest, but also the time to embark on your exploration of colleges. Marjorie gives us some tips and reminds us that it’s not only about if the colleges want you, but also showing the colleges you want them.

The Common App Essay Question That's Often Overlooked

The Common App Essay Question That's Often Overlooked

With June approaching fast, it goes without saying that any high school Junior will soon start to think about — and worry about — the Common Application “college essay.” While it’s always important to think about how to get started on it, Jared emphasizes the importance of how your college essay ends.

The Do's and Don'ts of SAT Subject Tests

The Do's and Don'ts of SAT Subject Tests

Most college's websites purport that SAT Subject Tests are not required, but rather "strongly recommended." And, while it's true that your application will be considered complete and evaluated regardless of whether you submit Subject Tests or not, these subject-specific evaluations are not as optional as many students think. Learn more about them!

Pro Tip: Organization is Key

Pro Tip: Organization is Key

As a student, you have a lot going on. Between homework and sports and doing laundry, it is easy to lose track of your priorities. Here are some practical tips on how to stay organized and on top of (mostly) everything!