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College Prep

Everything You Need to Know About Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)

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Pre Med

Discover the Most Popular Pre-Med Majors

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College Prep

The 7 Most Prestigious Summer Enrichment Programs

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College Prep

Why Choose Rice University for Your Future

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Business

The Student's Guide to an Entrepreneurship Major

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College Prep

Make the Most of College by Building in Time Management and Organizational Skills

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Social Sciences

Unlocking Minds: College Prep Courses for a Career in Psychology

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Finance

Navigating the World of Finance: A Guide for High Schoolers

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Pre Med

Top BS/MD and BA/MD Programs

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College Prep

Why College Admissions Interviews Matter

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College Prep

College Application Checklist for Success

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STEM

Exploring Space: Why STEM Is Your Gateway to the Universe

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STEM

Starting Your STEM Future in High School

College Prep

Become an Expert in Applying to College

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College Prep

Gen Z Leads the Way in Social Responsibility Careers

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College Prep

10 Key Steps To Best Prepare Yourself Emotionally For What's to Come After HS Graduation

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Communications

How Communications Degree Seekers Can Stand Out in College Applications

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Law

Start Perfecting Your Public Speaking Acumen in High School

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Finance

Start Your Future in Finance While in High School

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Communications

Sharpen Your Communications Skills While in High School

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College Prep

Discover a World of Academic Excellence at Northwestern University

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College Prep

Explore the Intersections of Liberal Arts and the Sciences at Dartmouth College

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Fashion

The Future of Fashion: How Sustainability is Shaping the Industry

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College Prep

Keep Your Options Open to Make the Most Out of College

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College Prep

University of Notre Dame: Founded in the Catholic Tradition and a Research Giant

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College Prep

Experience Excellence with Georgetown University

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College Prep

Eight Ways Parents Can Help Their Teens Prepare for College

Law

Eight Essential Leadership Tips and the Political Courses That Shape Future Leaders

College Prep

Discover the Many Advantages of Case Western Reserve University

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Business

Calling All Entrepreneurs! Explore Rice University’s Online Course on the World of Fintech

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Pre Med

The First Cut: Exploring the World of Surgery for Potential Pre-Med Students

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College Prep

How to Ask for Letters of Recommendation for College: Seven Key Tips

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Communications

Immerse Yourself in the Skills of Public Speaking

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College Prep

Wake Forest University: a College of Many Options

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Social Sciences

Discover Internships Associated with the Social Sciences

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College Prep

Learn The Art of Writing a Personal Statement for College Admission

College Prep

Experience the University of Rochester ‘s Vast Array of Offerings

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College Prep

William & Mary, America’s Alma Mater

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Communications

Discover the Five Ways Technology is Changing the World of Journalism

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STEM

Have a passion for sports? Here’s a Look at Select Professions Within the Industry

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College Prep

A High Schooler's Guide to Taking AP Courses

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Business

A Guide of Online Business Education Resources for Teens and Professionals

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College Prep

Extracurricular Ideas to Boost Your College Application

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STEM

Learn Video Game Design

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Business

Are you a Future Entrepreneur? Here Are The Steps You Need to Take.

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College Prep

Top 20 Non-Ivy League Universities in the US

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Law

International Law: Careers Spanning the Globe

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College Prep

How to Choose a College Major that Aligns with Your Future Career Plans

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Law

A More Perfect Union: Your Path to a Constitutional Law Career

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College Prep

What They Don’t Tell You Before Applying to College

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Social Sciences

Social Sciences: Ideal for Those Who Want to Help Others

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College Prep

Common College Admissions Myths

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STEM

Biology Majors; Potential Careers, and Salaries

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Communications

Discover the Importance of Storytelling in Today’s Digital World

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Communications

Pre-College Programs for Creative Teens

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STEM

Discover How Technology and STEM are Changing the World

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College Prep

What Should Your CV Include on College Applications

College Prep

How to Choose the Right College for You

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Business

Business Minded Teens: What to do first?

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STEM

Prepare Now for A future In Stem

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College Prep

Maximizing Your Semesters in High School: Time Management Tips for College Prep

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Pre Med

Final Project Series: Wake Forest University’s Women’s Medicine

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College Prep

Time Management Skills for Students to Stay Organized

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College Prep

Perfect Your Study Skills with Prelum, Powered by Kaplan

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Fashion

Apps and Online Tools for Fashion Design

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STEM

Salary Series: The Many Engineering Careers And Median Incomes

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College Prep

Tips & Tricks for Studying for the SATs

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Pre Med

Medical Summer Programs for High School Students

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College Prep

Breaking Down the College Admissions Process

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Pre Med

Top 7 Selective Pre-Med Programs for Aspiring Medical Professionals

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College Prep

Tips & Tricks for Studying for the ACTs

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College Prep

Become More Productive When Preparing for College: Checklist For Success

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Business

10 Life Skills Young Entrepreneurs Need to Succeed

Fashion

Do You Dream of Building Your Own Fashion Brand?

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College Prep

6 Tips on How to Ask for College Recommendation Letters

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College Prep

Discover the Terms Every College-Bound Student Should Know

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Social Sciences

Psychology Related Careers and Their Respective Salaries

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Pre Med

Discover the Common Characteristics Skilled Surgeons Share

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Communications

Ready to Jump Into Journalism? Here’s What You Need to Know

High school students working together in a science lab, with one student observing through a microscope and another taking notes. The classroom is equipped with lab materials, textbooks, and other students engaged in scientific study in the background.

STEM

Breaking Down Complex Problems: Critical Thinking in STEM

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College Prep

Discover How the Digital Version of the ACT Affects Future College Applicants

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Business

Final Project Series: Case Western's Social Entrepreneurship Course

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Pre Med

Planning to Go to Pre-Med in College? See the Path To Success

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Business

Combined Bachelor’s/MBA Programs

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Fashion

Final Project Series: Parsons Paris Inside Fashion Design: Becoming a Designer for the 21st Century

Finance

Practice Becoming an Entrepreneur to Pitch a Potential Big Idea with William & Mary

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Law

Explore Georgetown University’s Online Pre-Law College Prep Course

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Pre Med

Delving Into the World of Medicine — One Student’s Experience

Fashion

Explore Online Fashion Design Courses for High School Students

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College Prep

Explore College Stats, Acceptance Rates, & Definitions

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Social Sciences

Final Project Series: Psychology at William & Mary University

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STEM

The 7 Most Selective STEM College Prep Programs for Teens

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Pre Med

Salary Series: Health-Related Careers & Their Respective Salaries

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Pre Med

How To Decide If You Want to Be a Doctor

STEM

Planning To Become an Engineer Someday? See the Path to Success.

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Law

Navigating the AI Revolution: Opportunities and Ethical Considerations for Future Lawyers

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STEM

Computer Science Careers and Their Salaries

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College Prep

How the Digital SAT and College Application Trends Affect Your College Prep

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Law

How Pre-College U.S. Politics Courses Shape Future Leaders

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Business

Path To Success Series: Becoming a Young Entrepreneur

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College Prep

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Pre-College Enrichment Programs

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Law

The Future of Cybersecurity for Law Professionals

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Pre Med

Key Factors for Selecting a Pre-Med Program: College Prep Guide

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Law

A Day-in-the-Life of a Law Student — What to Expect

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College Prep

Top 5 Leadership Skills to Develop in High School

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STEM

Top 10 Summer Math Camps for Teens

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College Prep

How to Ask Your Favorite Mentors for a Letter of Recommendation for Your College Application

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Pre Med

What High School Classes Will Prepare Me to Become a Doctor?

College Prep

Interested in Testing Out Potential Majors While in High School?

High School Student in white coat looking through microscope

Pre Med

Blood and Guts Got You Thinking You Can’t Work in Medicine? There are Still Great Career Choices for You

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Business

Summer Business Programs for High School Students

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Pre Med

Meet the Expert Series - Wake Forest University Bioscience Experts

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College Prep

What High School Extracurriculars Will Give Me Leadership Experience?

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College Prep

Top 7 In-House Precollege Programs by Region

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Fashion

What Kind of Education Do You Need to Become a Fashion Designer?

Law

Discover the Earning Potential for Careers in Political Science, Law, and Government

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Pre Med

Salary Series: High-Paying Medical Jobs In Sports

Teen with laptop taking the Rochester Biomedical online course

STEM

Professor Seidman Discusses Biomedical Engineering Course

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Social Sciences

Final Project Series: Georgetown's International Relations

Two teens working on a STEM project

STEM

Salary Series: STEM Careers & Their Respective Salaries

Fashion Designers working with colorful fabrics

Fashion

How Much Does a Fashion Designer Make?

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Fashion

Final Project Series: Parsons Paris Sustainability: The Future of Fashion

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Fashion

What Skills Do Fashion Designers Need?

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Pre Med

Up and Coming Careers in Medicine, Beyond Becoming a Doctor

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Business

How to Learn Important Business Skills in High School

Woman holding up a dress in a clothing shop

Fashion

What’s the Difference Between Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Marketing?

High School student taking online medical course

Pre Med

How can I get ready for medical school in high school?

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Fashion

Top 13 Careers in the Fashion Industry

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Fashion

How Long Does it Take to Become a Fashion Designer?

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Fashion

How to Make a Good Portfolio for Fashion Design

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Fashion

What Kind of Fashion Degrees Can I Get?

High School students taking art course

Fashion

What High School Classes Will Prepare Me for a Career in Fashion?

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College Prep

Prelum™ Students Test Out their Futures

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Pre Med

How Cancer Education and Science Programs are Changing the Paths of High School Students

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Fashion

How Do I Start a Career in Fashion?

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Fashion

What Courses Do Fashion Majors Take?

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STEM

The Best Biomedical Engineering Careers & Jobs in the Industry

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Fashion

5 Tips Before Deciding to Get a Fashion Degree