Brains and Brawn Blog

An explanation of what need-based aid is and how it affects your college decision process 

Taking an exam soon? Here are tips on how to find the right balance to prepare for the exam. 

College searches can be very difficult to navigate. There are 5,300 colleges/universities in the country so how many should you pick?! I am here to tell you how many to apply to and what type of colleges to apply to.

You finally made it to test day! On this big day, you should be completely focused on the test in front of you. To avoid last minute stress, take a moment to pack the night before. Here are a few things you’ll need to bring with you:

Taking a test soon? Find out tips for what you should wear on test day!

Studying for a major test can be an intimidating process. We try to procrastinate and put it out of our minds when we should be hitting it right on the head. This is why it is quintessential to create a you-specific study schedule. 

There is no doubt that volunteerism is an important aspect of a college application. It shows that you have interests and passions outside of academics. However, it can be tough to figure out where that passion lies as a young adult. Here are three ways to start volunteering while in high school.