Command Education’s Back-to-School Resource Guides—from Freshman to Senior Year!
Whether you’re just beginning freshman year or navigating the complexities of senior year, the start of the fall semester is a time to strategize for the coming year and ensure that you are taking full advantage of the resources available to you. Intentionally setting ambitious goals—both short and long-term—will not only help you to excel academically, but also build an eye-catching college admissions profile.?
Command Education’s vast collection of resources and guides equips students with all of the information they need to prepare for and complete their college applications. From strategic tips about how to build a strong academic foundation to expert advice on crafting compelling supplemental essays, here are the most important fall resources for students of all grade levels:
Navigating the first two years of high school is all about building a strong foundation of academic and executive functioning skills, as well as exploring the interests and passions you may want to pursue in earnest during the latter part of your high school career. Command Education’s guide for freshmen and sophomores outlines the key steps you should take both in and outside of the classroom to establish relationships with your teachers, identify potential leadership opportunities, develop effective study practices, and set yourself up for success. The guide also includes a detailed timeline to help you plan ahead and stay on track throughout these initial, pivotal stages of high school!?
Extracurricular activities are more than just a way to fill your time after school—they’re a critical component of the college admissions process, showcasing your leadership skills, community-oriented mindset, and depth of engagement with your core passion. This guide explains how participation in clubs, sports, volunteer work, and other activities can help students explore their guiding interests and differentiate themselves from other applicants. It also equips students with strategies for selecting activities that will be most beneficial for their interests and goals.?
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How do you choose whether to take the SAT or the ACT? Should you submit your scores even if a school on your list is test-optional? What should your goal score be based on your dream school? Command Education’s complete guide to the SAT and ACT breaks down the key differences between the two tests, covering everything from content and structure to timing and scoring. The guide also offers a flow chart of interactive questions designed to help you develop test-taking strategies that align with your collegiate ambitions.?
Junior year is a critical stage in students’ high school careers—students must navigate the challenges of high-level coursework, leadership in their extracurriculars, standardized test prep, and the initial stages of the college application process. Complete with printable checklists and links to other guides related to each milestone, Command Education’s College Application Timeline breaks down exactly what students should be doing from junior spring to senior fall to set themselves up for success in the application process.?
If your child has Ivy League ambitions, it can be challenging to know how to best support and prepare them for the unique challenges of the competitive admissions process. This guide not only helps parents understand what they should be doing to give their child a leg up, but also how to find additional support—whether through online resources, within their school community, or identifying a college consultant who fits their needs. By understanding the complexities and expectations of today’s admissions landscape, parents can build networks of support that will carry their student through the academic and emotional hurdles of the admissions process.?
Command Education Senior Mentors have contributed their hands-on expertise to these and dozens of other resources and guides on our website. If you are looking for further information on any aspect of the college admissions process, check out our Resource Hub and schedule a free consultation to get started with a Senior Mentor today!