The 19 Best Graphic Design Schools in the US (2025)

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Posted by Ellen McCammon | Aug 1, 2022 8:00:00 AM

College Info

Graphic designers are involved in nearly everything we look at, watch, or read, from the designs on books, to the way websites navigate, to halftime commercials, to logos on business cards. Graphic designers are the visual wizards who make sure every concert poster and app user interface has an impact and communicates a desired message.

If this sounds appealing to you, you might wonder how you can become a graphic designer. Well, you go to school! In this article, I'll discuss what a graphic design program is, how I created this list, the best graphic design schools, and how to choose the right program for you.

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The 12 Best Art Schools in the World

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Posted by Samantha Lindsay | Aug 1, 2022 8:00:00 AM

College Info

If you have a passion for art, there are some great college options out there for you! Art schools can provide you with the tools you need to develop your skills and make a career out of what you love.

In this article, I'll give you a list of the best art schools in the world, tell you what each of their programs is like, and give you some tips on how to choose the right one for you.

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9 Amazing Legal Programs and Law Internships for High School Students

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jul 29, 2022 2:00:00 PM

Extracurriculars

If you’re a high school student who’s interested in becoming a lawyer, you can actually start preparing for your future career now by participating in high school law internships and other law-focused programs. 

High school law internships, summer programs, and law volunteer opportunities for high school students all allow you to explore legal careers before you ever even get to college. We’ll explain everything you need to know about these programs, including:

  • The types of law programs available to high school students 
  • Real-life examples of law programs for high school students
  • Tips for including your law experience on college applications 

Keep reading to learn more! 

 

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15 Computer Science Internships for High School Students

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | Jul 29, 2022 1:00:00 PM

Other High School, Extracurriculars

Considering majoring in computer science or pursuing a computer science career? Having some relevant knowledge and skills before you even graduate high school is a great way to set yourself up for success, and one of the best ways to get hands-on experience is through an internship. However, computer science internships for high school students, as well as high-quality summer programs, can be hard to find. That's where we come in! We've compiled a list of the 15 best high school computer science internships and courses for high school students so you can start college on a strong footing.

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Can You Reapply to a College After Getting Rejected?

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | Jul 28, 2022 11:00:00 AM

College Admissions

You've been denied admission to your dream college, but is there still hope? Can you reapply to a college after getting rejected? The short answer is, yes! You can reapply to the vast majority of colleges; however, it's often not your best option. In this article, we walk you through what your choices are and how you can make the right one for you.

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How to Get a 5 on the AP Biology Exam: 15 Tips and Strategies

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jul 27, 2022 7:00:00 PM

Advanced Placement (AP)

AP Biology can be a pretty challenging course. But if you’re planning on majoring in STEM in college, it can give you a head start on your degree…if you make a great score on the AP Bio exam, that is. 

Even though the AP Biology class and exam might be difficult, getting a perfect score is totally possible! We’ll walk you through how to get a 5 on the AP Bio exam, including how to maximize your classroom time, tactics for getting the most out of your study time, and even tips for boosting your test-day performance. 

Ready? Let’s dive in!

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What Is USABO? Complete Guide to the USA Biology Olympiad

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jul 27, 2022 6:00:00 PM

Extracurriculars

Are you a student with a love for biology? If so, then you should consider participating in the USA Biology Olympiad, or USABO! Nearly 10,000 talented high school students participate in the Biology Olympiad each year, and it’s a great opportunity to build your science skills and your college applications. 

 We’ll teach you everything you need to know about the USABO, including: 

  • What USABO is and who’s eligible to compete
  • The content and topics that USABO covers
  • The benefits of competing in USABO
  • How the USABO competition works
  • Four tips for getting involved in USABO

Let’s get started!

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10 Stellar Fashion Internships for High School Students

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | Jul 27, 2022 3:00:00 PM

Other High School, Extracurriculars

Are you a high school student interested in pursuing a career in fashion? One of the best ways to stand out in the college admissions process and give yourself the best shot at getting into your top fashion program is to do an internship or take a fashion-related course. However, it can be difficult to know what your options are and which opportunity you should pursue. Also, once you have this great experience under your belt, how can you be sure to impress colleges with it? We go over everything you need to know in this guide, including ten great fashion internships for high school students.

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Do Online Extracurricular Activities Count for College Applications?

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jul 27, 2022 9:00:00 AM

Extracurriculars

It can be tough to find extracurricular activities that you love. Fortunately, online extracurricular activities are a popular and easy way to get involved when you can’t participate in person.

If you’re searching for fun and enriching online extracurricular activities, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ll give you all the essential information about online extracurricular activities, including:

  • An explanation of what online extracurricular activities are and how they can benefit students
  • A discussion of how colleges look at online extracurricular activities and online clubs for high school students (free and subscription-based)
  • Eight ideas for online extracurricular activities you can do
  • Five tips for getting the most out of online extracurriculars

Are you ready? Let’s dive in!

 

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Free ACT Practice Tests: Massive Collection of Online Sources

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Posted by Francesca Fulciniti | Jul 26, 2022 10:00:00 PM

ACT

When you're trying to prepare for the ACT, the last thing you want to worry about is finding ACT practice tests. To help make the process a little less stressful for you, we've compiled this huge list of sources for free ACT practice tests and questions.

Not all practice tests are created equal, though. For each test source, I'll talk about how you can use the practice material to best prepare for the ACT.

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Early Decision Deadlines for Every College With ED

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Posted by Rebecca Safier | Jul 26, 2022 6:00:00 PM

College Admissions, College Info

If you're applying early decision, then you've already accomplished something pretty rare in the college application process—you know exactly where you want to go to college!

This guide goes over your timeline for applying early decision and provides a comprehensive list of deadlines for all early decision schools. Read on to learn everything you will need to know about applying early decision to your dream school.

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Is Precalculus an AP Class? Expert Guide to the Newest AP

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jul 26, 2022 4:00:00 PM

Advanced Placement (AP)

If you’ve been wondering, “Is Precalc an AP class,” wonder no more! The College Board recently announced that starting in the 2023-24 school year, there will be a new AP Precalculus course that you can take in high school! 

Since the class is new, it can be tough to find information about AP Precalc. But don’t worry, our experts have done the legwork for you and collected everything you need to know about the new AP Precalc class in one place. We’ll cover: 

  • The basics of the AP Precalc class
  • The AP Precalculus curriculum, including major course topics  
  • The final AP Precalculus test format 

Let’s get started!

 

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How to Get a 5 on AP US History: Expert Tips and Tricks

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Jul 22, 2022 5:00:00 PM

Advanced Placement (AP)

It’s no secret that AP US History (also known as APUSH) is a challenging class for tons of students. If you’re one of the many high school students wondering how to get a 5 on APUSH, exam prep time can be stressful. But even though the test is notoriously difficult, it’s 100% possible to get a perfect score

To take some of the stress out of your studying, and to show you how to get a 5 on the APUSH exam, we’ve put together a list of tips and strategies that can help you succeed.

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Important College Application Deadlines You Can't Miss

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Posted by Rebecca Safier | Jul 21, 2022 12:00:00 PM

College Admissions

Timing is everything. Nowhere is this saying more true than in the college application process. From taking the SAT to writing your personal essay to submitting your Common App, the process takes months, if not years, to complete.

So when do you need to finish gathering all your application materials and submit them to your colleges? That all depends on your deadlines. This guide will go over the different options for college application deadlines, plus step-by-step instructions on how to keep track of them all.

First off, what are the different options for applying?

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SAT and TOEFL: What You Need to Know About Each Test

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Posted by Rebecca Safier | Jul 18, 2022 8:00:00 PM

SAT, College Admissions, TOEFL

Is English your second (or third or fourth) language? If it's anything but your first, then you may have to take the TOEFL to get into university in the United States. The TOEFL is an English language test that shows you have the language skills to succeed in college.

As another admissions test, the TOEFL shares some similarities with the more ubiquitous SAT. This guide will compare the two tests, as well as give you some tips for preparing for both. If you're a non-native English speaker planning to apply to a U.S. college, then read on to learn the ins and outs of your testing requirements.

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