TeenLife Blog

Category: Colleges & Universities

5 Topics to Avoid in Your CommonApp Essay

Posted by Mimi Brown

The Importance of the Essay Though your test scores, grades, and resume give college admissions a zoomed-out summary of you as an applicant, the essay allows the officers to learn...

Do’s and Don’ts for High School Juniors

Posted by Stella Tannenbaum

Once you’ve decided that college is for you, there’s a lot to do before you can start writing essays, requesting letters of recommendation, and filling out the Common Application. There...

Reality Check: Are High Schoolers Ready for College?

Posted by Chloe Patel

Being prepared is a critical — and perhaps the most important — skill for college-bound high school students. Feeling unprepared when you have to face a challenge causes stress and...

Avoid These 10 FAFSA Mistakes

Posted by Eloise Lushina

It’s FAFSA time. Parents of college-bound teens and current college students are amping up to file this all-important financial aid document. The sooner you complete the Free Application for Financial...

Is the SAT Making a Comeback? Why Top Schools are Rolling Back their Test-Optional Policies

Posted by Stella Tannenbaum

Widespread impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t spare the college admissions process. Students who had not yet taken the SAT or had hoped to retake it for a better score...

How to Help Your Teen Pick a College – and Stay Sane!

Posted by Eloise Lushina

The college admissions process can feel overwhelming for you and your teen. As a parent, you play a crucial role in guiding your child through this process. But where do...

Blog Categories

Forgot Password

We’re here to help you find your best-fit teen-centered academic and enrichment opportunities.

"*" indicates required fields

I am a:*

Student (Age 13+)

Parent/Guardian

Educator

Advisor/Other

Student Details

Student First Name*

Student Last Name*

Student Email*

Student Cell Phone*

Country*

This field is hidden when viewing the form

Student Birthdate

Parent Details

Parent First Name*

Parent Last Name*

Parent Email*

Parent Cell Phone*

Country*

Password*

Password Confirm Password

By creating an account on TeenLife.com, I consent to receiving emails from TeenLife and any affiliates that I specifically opt-in to. I certify that I am 13 years or older and understand that I can unsubscribe at any time. See Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

This field is hidden when viewing the form

College Advisor API Response

CAPTCHA

Comments

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Forgot Password

"*" indicates required fields

TeenLife Blog

Category: Colleges & Universities

Blog Categories

We value your privacy

Login

for Parents, Students and Counselors

Organization with listings on TeenLife? Login here

Register for Free

Student Details

Parent Details

Forgot Password