Colleges will look closely at the level of the high school academic courses you have taken in reviewing your application for enrollment. Learn how to choose a rigorous schedule without taking on more than you can handle.  

Testing standards vary from college to college. Some require you to take the SAT Subject Tests. Learn more about what the SAT Subject Tests are, when to take it, how to register, and how to prepare.  

With so many requirements involved in college applications, it's very easy to miss something and jeopardize your admission into the university of your dreams. Lisa Mader, who has worked with college-bound high school students for more than 20 years, outlines five tips that should help you avoid some of the common college application blunders.  

Some "rules" in the English language, if strictly adhered to, can actually make your writing awkward and difficult to understand. Review this list of grammar myths and make your personal essay and college papers shine!