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What Senior Year Courses Should You Take?
Use this guide to design your ideal senior-year course schedule and make informed decisions.
June 4, 2026
Use this guide to design your ideal senior-year course schedule and make informed decisions.
The good news: most errors are fixable, and the ones that aren’t are rarely as damaging as students fear. Learn more.
College rankings measure selectivity, faculty resources, and graduation rates. They don’t measure what your Saturday afternoon looks like.
The challenge is that most students never attempt it. They assume it requires special permission. That is not true.
More public universities are introducing an Early Decision application round. Understand the pros and cons of applying ED.
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Learn how to set realistic, meaningful college admissions goals beyond rankings and acceptance rates. Expert guidance on building a balanced list.
Learn how colleges evaluate GPA in context—your trajectory, school environment, and target colleges. Discover what GPA you need and how to set realistic goals.