EXTRACURRICULARS

How to Start a Club in High School?

Starting a club may seem like a daunting task, but it is actually far from it. Firstly, every student should know that most high schools prefer that their . . . Read More

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

How to Brainstorm For the Common App Essay

No matter what your college application looks like, nearly every school will ask for a core college essay that will be the most central part of their . . . Read More

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

How to Make Your College List | Picking Schools

Before you begin crafting your college application, there is one important question that you need to address: where are you going to apply? . . . Read More

EXTRACURRICULARS

How to Start a Club in High School?

Starting a club may seem like a daunting task, but it is actually far from it. Firstly, every student should know that most high schools prefer that their. . . Read More

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

College Essay Cliches You Should Avoid

Every year, a large population of applicants write the same overused college essays that admissions officers have seen time and time . . . Read More

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Getting Off the Waitlist | How to Handle Deferrals

So you’ve opened up your application portal and clicked on your decision notification, only to find that the committee is still . . . Read More

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

How to Brainstorm For the Common App Essay

No matter what your college application looks like, nearly every school will ask for a core college essay that will be the most central part of their . . . Read More

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

How to Make Your College List | Picking Schools

Before you begin crafting your college application, there is one important question that you need to address: where are you going to apply? . . . Read More

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

How to Prepare for Your College Interview

Receiving an invitation for a college interview can definitely seem overwhelming. You may be unsure of what to expect, or feel like your entire application is on the line. . . Read More

COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP

Financial Aid | A Harvard Student Guide

Besides the academic and extracurricular rigor of college, students must also contend with the question of how to finance their time in . . . Read More

COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP

College Interview Questions and Answers

When applying for colleges, it is important to nail every aspect of your application, including the alumni interview . . . Read More

COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP

How to Brainstorm For the Common App Essay

No matter what your college application looks like, nearly every school will ask for a core college essay that will be the most central part of their . . . Read More

COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP

How to Make Your College List | Picking Schools

Before you begin crafting your college application, there is one important question that you need to address: where are you going to apply? . . . Read More

COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP

Getting Off the Waitlist | How to Handle Deferrals

So you’ve opened up your application portal and clicked on your decision notification, only to find that the committee is still . . . Read More

TEST PREP

How to Study For Your AP Exams

It’s the beginning of April, so there’s over a month left before AP exams. It’s time to start thinking about preparing for your exams. What . . . Read More

TEST PREP

Last Minute Tips and Tricks for the ACT

Standardized test season can be incredibly stressful for every student taking them. It’s important to study as much as you can, but also . . . Read More

TEST PREP

Should I Take the SAT or ACT?

While it’s true that many colleges are “test optional” nowadays, if you do decide to take a standardized test, it might be hard to choose between the SAT . . . Read More

ABOUT HARVARD

Personal College Journey | How I Applied to College

Looking back on the college application process, the first phrase that comes to my mind is “an absolute dumpster fire.” The only thing I could think . . . Read More

ABOUT HARVARD

What's Bookin? Harvard Students' Reading Recs

Get yourself back in the swing of academics with some of these reading recommendations from our HSA managers . . . Read More

HARVARD STUDENT LIFE

What's Bookin? Harvard Students' Reading Recs

Get yourself back in the swing of academics with some of these reading recommendations from our HSA managers . . . Read More

HARVARD STUDENT LIFE

What My Freshman Course Load Was Like at Harvard?

Wide-eyed and freshly eighteen, going into my freshman year, I had minimal perception of what I wanted to do with my life. While I was mostly . . . Read More

HARVARD STUDENT LIFE

Quiz: What Type of Harvard Student Are You?

Have you ever wondered what type of student you would be if you attended Harvard University? Maybe you see a group of atheletes jogging . . . Read More

SCHOOL ADVICE

Make Office Hours Yours

After an exhausting day at school, the only thing you want to do is dump your backpack on the ground, kick off those shoes, and squirrel . . . Read More

SCHOOL ADVICE

12 Keys to Success For Students

No one's perfect—we could all use some help to become better students. That's why we asked our team of Harvard students for their . . . Read More

SCHOOL ADVICE

Is Finding a Private Tutor Worth the Cost

The most significant advantage of taking private tutoring is that it saves you stress, time, and effort! The reality of modern-day classrooms is . . . Read More

SCHOOL ADVICE

How Can I Hustle This Summer?

School's out! As the ancient adage goes, "Scream and shout!" It's been a long haul through the third semester of virtual learning . . . Read More

SCHOOL ADVICE

How to Improve on the SAT | Bubble Strategy

Because the SAT is time sensitive, any time you can save will benefit your overall strategy. If your current strategy is to bubble in answers . . . Read More

SCHOOL ADVICE

How to Study For Your AP Exams

It’s the beginning of April, so there’s over a month left before AP exams. It’s time to start thinking about preparing for your exams. What . . . Read More

SCHOOL ADVICE

How to Prepare For Your Final Exams

Even at Harvard, “exam season” is the most stressful time of the year for students. All of your effort, studying, and preparation . . . Read More

SCHOOL ADVICE

12 Keys to Success For Students

No one's perfect—we could all use some help to become better students. That's why we asked our team of Harvard students for their . . . Read More

SCHOOL ADVICE

Is Finding a Private Tutor Worth the Cost

The most significant advantage of taking private tutoring is that it saves you stress, time, and effort! The reality of modern-day classrooms is . . . Read More

SCHOOL ADVICE

How Can I Hustle This Summer?

School's out! As the ancient adage goes, "Scream and shout!" It's been a long haul through the third semester of virtual learning . . . Read More

SCHOOL ADVICE

How to Prepare For Your Final Exams

Even at Harvard, “exam season” is the most stressful time of the year for students. All of your effort, studying, and preparation . . . Read More

SCHOOL ADVICE

Top Ten Time Management Tricks

Life is busy. That’s a fact. Learning to manage your time effectively can make a day from jam-packed and overwhelming into a balanced and . . . . Read More