Academic Planning

• 4-Year Course Planning; selecting the right coursework

• GPA Calculator that is school-agnostic; includes weighted and unweighted GPA

• Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Coursework

• How to align coursework to create a "narrative"

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Extracurriculars, Research, and Summer Programs

• List of 176 extracurricular, summer, and internship opportunities across engineering, business, pre-med, nursing, computer science, and humanities, ranked by prestige

• How to select extracurriculars that stand out

• Maximize your extracurricular opportunities

• List of 250+ ideas for independent projects and quantifiable metrics

• Finding research opportunities; publishing in peer-reviewed research journals

• Cold-Email Research Networking Template for Professors

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Standardized Testing

• Understanding AP Exams, IB Exams, DSAT, ACT, TOEFL (for international students)

• Compiled List of Digital SAT Practice Exams, ACT and DSAT reference materials

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College Selection and Admissions Insights

• Access to real Harvard Admissions Scoring Guide and admissions data analysis

• The Common Data Set and "Demonstrated Interest"

• Understanding international universities, including the UK, Canada, and Asia

• Developing a balanced list of reaches, targets, and safeties

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Financial Aid and Paying for College

• Understanding the FAFSA and CSS profile: maximize federal and non-federal aid

• List of 100+ merit and need-based scholarships

• How to negotiate financial aid at private institutions

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Profile Boosters

• Resume creation guide; template, and 5 examples

• LinkedIn profiles, how to use networking to propel your career opportunities

• How to network with college admissions officers to get your foot in the door

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Applying to College​​

• Ace your college admissions interview; guide + sample questions and responses

• Writing the Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays

• California, Texas, and International Schools

• How to receive the best letter of recommendation from teachers and counselors

• How to make your activities and honors lists stand out

• How to handle unique situations and personal circumstances affecting application

• Restrictive Early Action vs. Early Decision 1 & 2 vs. Early Action vs. Regular Decision

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Other​​​

• Understanding HS and NCAA athletics, athletic recruiting, and scholarships

• Referrals to external tutors for academic support or internal PrepWise Tutoring

• Advising support through our Q&A forum and email

• Specialized resources for TJHSST students