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The “Body Doubling Effect”: A Surprisingly Simple ADHD Study Hack

bridget@collegeboundacademy.com (Bridget Hotrum) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:36:24 GMT

If you’ve ever sat down to study and somehow ended up reorganizing your playlist, deep-cleaning your desk, and Googling “how long do penguins live”… yeah. You’re not alone.

Why Senioritis is a Risk You Can't Afford to Take

bridget@collegeboundacademy.com (Bridget Hotrum) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:57:39 GMT

Why Senioritis is a Risk You Can’t Afford to Take

Writing a Letter of Continued Interest is Crucial After an EA Deferral

bridget@collegeboundacademy.com (Bridget Hotrum) — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:44:00 GMT

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Understanding GPA and Class Rank: What You Need to Know

bridget@collegeboundacademy.com (Bridget Hotrum) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:25:59 GMT

This update includes some newer trends in college admissions, such as the increasing importance of holistic review processes (looking at the whole student, not just grades), the growing number of test-optional schools, and the more frequent use of weighted GPA systems. It also touches on automatic admission policies in various states.

Go for the Gap Year

Delaney Healey — Tue, 17 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT

In recent years, taking a gap year has increased in popularity. This is when a student defers attending college and takes a year off after high school. Gap years have been far more common in Europe than in the US, but we’re seeing it become more popular.

Use Summer for College Preparation

Delaney Healey — Tue, 10 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Summer is a great time to get a head start on the college admissions process.

What Keeps College Admission Officers Up at Night?

Delaney Healey — Tue, 03 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Many high school students and their families stress and worry about the college application process. But have you ever thought about what it’s like on the other side? Many college admissions officers are just as worried as you are about whether you’ll apply or take them up on their acceptance offer.

The Hidden Cost of College

Delaney Healey — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT

When budgeting for college, many families forget to factor in hidden out-of-pocket expenses. These are costs that go beyond tuition, room and board. While these costs will vary by school, they can add up quickly.

The Advantages of Work-Study

Delaney Healey — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Many financial aid packages include a section for work-study which allows students to earn money to help pay their educational expenses. These positions are typically on-campus that may involve work in community service, clerical or data entry, food service, research or the library. Sometimes you can find off-campus work as well.

Making Final College Choices

Delaney Healey — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT

The final decision of where to attend school is often the hardest part of the admissions process. Some students find themselves filled with doubt and unable to choose. Here is a college choosing checklist with tips to help make that final choice a bit easier.