What do a student athlete, artist, avid reader, theatre critic, human-rights advocate, literacy promoter, community service opportunity researcher, book seller and junk food junkie have in common? They all are high school students using the Internet to present themselves, their business, or their passion.

During 11th grade, the college preparation process kicks into high gear.  In addition to building their admission credentials, college-bound juniors need to focus on entrance exams and learn about colleges and student aid. 

Dr. John Chung's SAT Math prep books have earned praise from college-bound students around the U.S. and throughout the world, including those who are good at math.

Early application trends varied broadly across colleges and universities offering Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) programs.

Colleges and universities around the nation reported record applications, and record-low acceptance rates, again this year. Many experts believe this new paradigm reflects the ease of using the Common Application. 

UPDATED STATS TABLE-- Harvard University accepted just 6.2% of its freshmen applicants as more students than ever before sought admission to the freshman class.  Yale University and Princeton University accepted 7.4% and  8.4% of applicants to the Class of 2015, the lowest percentages ever at both institutions, as applications jumped to record highs.

Picking the right college is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a young adult.  Asking the right questions, while visiting a campus, can help you make the right college choice. 

Many colleges recalculate an applicant’s GPA (grade point average) using a 4.0 scale, and then add bonus points for AP, IB, AICE, dual enrollment/college and honors classes to arrive at a modified GPA or HPA (honors point average).