College Admissions

College acceptance rates have become one of the most stressful parts of the admissions process. Each year, families watch the numbers drop at top universities and wonder what it means for their cha...

By the Acely High School Intern Team (Divya ’27, Yash ’27, Rhea ’27, Kaitlyn ’26, Leah ’25, Marina ’25, Ari ’26) Hey everyone! If you’re currently drown

You’ve probably heard the buzz, seen the stressed-out faces, and maybe even taken a practice test or two. The ACT—a nearly three-hour marathon of English, Math, Reading, and Science—looms large in ...

Have you heard about the National Merit Scholarship? Perhaps a teacher mentioned it, or an older student mentioned their Commended status. But what exactly is this program, and why is it important?...

Thinking about applying to the most prestigious colleges in the United States? Then, you’re likely wondering what ACT and SAT scores you’ll need to be competitive. While test scores are ju

Are you dreaming about an Ivy League university? If yes, you should know that standardized tests are coming back to the admission requirements, and more institutions are requiring test scores, with...

We know, writing a graduate school Statement of Purpose is a daunting task. It requires research, choosing the right style, and, of course, fighting a lot of stress (alas!). But here’s a little

Have you ever wondered why so many US colleges take application fees? These charges are a little annoying and weird, aren’t they? It seems unfair to pay an extra $30-80 just to submit documents to ...

The ACT test day is one of the most challenging events in high school graduates’ lives (surprise-surprise). We all know it, and we feel you. It is not surprising as the ACT results will play a h