8th & 9th Grade Resource Bank
E-Books
The Collegewise Guide to Activities
Clubs, sports, jobs, leadership — how can your student maximize their time outside the classroom?
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Maximizing the Summer: A Guide to Programs and Extracurricular Opportunities
From camps to internships, how can your student choose the right summer experiences and make them count?
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Navigating the Digital P/SAT & SAT Guide
A clear roadmap to understanding the digital PSAT and SAT, with strategies to help students prepare with confidence.
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Do Colleges Look at Freshman Year?
Freshman year matters — but how much do they really impact college admissions?
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Limited AP Classes at School? Academic Advice You Need to Know
Fewer AP options doesn’t mean fewer opportunities — here’s how students can still show academic rigor.
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What are the High School Entrance Exams? ISEE and SSAT Explained
ISEE vs. SSAT — what’s the difference, and how should students prepare for each?
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College Application Timeline: How to Apply to College
From junior year to decision day, what should your student be doing each step of the way?
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How to Find Summer Activities for College Applications
Not sure where to start? Learn how to find meaningful summer opportunities that align with your student’s interests.
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50 Ways To Spend Your Summer
Stuck on summer plans? Here are 50 creative, productive ways students can spend their time.
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Extracurricular Strategy Mentorship (Mentorship)
A personalized program that helps students build meaningful extracurriculars that reflect who they are and what they care about.
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