Cool careers spotlight: dental hygienist
Promote health and beauty in a career that's projected to grow steadily through 2024.
Why your teen should retake the SAT or ACT
Taking the SAT or ACT a second time is a good idea for pretty much all teens because it’s likely to help — and it definitely won’t hurt.
Easing college admissions anxiety
More students are applying to top colleges than ever before. But even with the increased competition, most students who apply to four-year colleges are admitted.
5 reasons your teen should go to college
What to say when your child asks, "Why should I go to college?"
What I wish I’d known: Advice for first-to-college freshmen (and their parents)
Is your teen headed to college? These students remember what their first year was like — and have insight to share.
Spotlight Schools for Hispanic Students
GreatSchools analyzed the data to reveal California schools that are serving Hispanic students better than other schools. Here's the list.
Spotlight Schools for African American Students
GreatSchools analyzed the data to reveal California schools that are serving African American students better than other schools. Here's the list.
How to get a great letter of recommendation
There's an art to getting letters of recommendation. Here’s the lowdown on who to ask, when to ask them, and how to make it work for all parties.
Famous firsts
Some notable people who’ve influenced our world have another distinction that may surprise you: they were the first in their family to graduate from college.
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