Student Resources

A Guide to the Federal Work-Study Program

A Guide to the Federal Work-Study Program

Did you know that programs exist to help you find a job to pay for college or grad school? This guide explains how it works.

Grad School Application Deadlines

Grad School Application Deadlines

Grad schools have varied deadlines, depending on the school, type of degree, forms of enrollment, and more. This guide talks you through both what to understand and how to approach your grad school application deadlines.

Master’s vs PhD: Key differences explained

Master’s vs PhD: Key differences explained

Because the differences between Master’s and PhD programs can sometimes feel inscrutable, this guide talks you through key distinctions to understand as you make education and career decisions.

A Guide to Externships vs Internships

A Guide to Externships vs Internships

It might feel a little (or maybe a lot) unclear what exactly the differences are between externships and internships—this guide talks you through everything you need to know.


A Guide to How to Pay for Grad School

A Guide to How to Pay for Grad School

Student debt is a major concern in America. So this guide explains how you can pursue different forms of financial aid for grad school.

4 Law School Personal Statement Examples + Analysis and How-to

4 Law School Personal Statement Examples + Analysis and How-to

Explore law school personal statement examples. Discover how to write a law school personal statement by reading some examples that got their writers into their dream law schools. Use our brainstorming exercises and content outlines to learn to show your best side through your personal statement while directly addressing what law schools are looking for.

What Grades Do Colleges Look At?

What Grades Do Colleges Look At?

Many students and families can feel unclear about how colleges evaluate grades, so this guide explains in detail what grades colleges look at and how.

What Are College Prep Courses and Classes?

What Are College Prep Courses and Classes?

What exactly is meant by “college prep courses” can feel pretty unclear to students and families, so this guide talks through the various uses of the term to make it easier to understand how these things influence college applications.

What is a good MCAT score? A guide to the MCAT score range

What is a good MCAT score? A guide to the MCAT score range

The MCAT is one important factor in your med school applications—this guide explains how the test is scored, and helps you understand what constitutes a good MCAT score.

What do colleges look for in students?

What do colleges look for in students?

It can be incredibly confusing for students and their families as to what exactly colleges are looking for in students and applications, so this guide will talk you through everything you need to know.