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How to Secure Strong Letters of Recommendation for College

Why Strong Letters of Recommendation Matter Your GPA, test scores, and extracurriculars are solid, but they don’t tell t... Read More

How to Avoid Common FAFSA Mistakes That Cost You Money

Applying for scholarships and colleges is stressful enough. Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ... Read More

Do AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment Classes Help My College Application? (Short Answer: Yes, But Let’s Break It Down)

You’ve probably heard that taking advanced courses—like AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate), or du... Read More

Should I Apply to a College Even If I Don’t Meet the GPA or Test Score Requirements? (Spoiler: Yes!)

So you found your dream school, but there’s one tiny problem—your GPA or test scores aren’t quite hitting their average ... Read More

How to Build a Strong Student Resume (Without the Stress)

So, you need a resume, but you’re thinking: What do I even put on there if I haven’t had a “real” job yet? Don’t worry—w... Read More

How to Stay Organized and Reduce School Stress (Without Losing Your Mind)

Let’s be real—school can feel like a never-ending to-do list, and juggling classes, assignments, extracurriculars, and m... Read More

How Volunteering Can Boost Your Resume & College Applications

You’re trying to build up your resume and college applications, but you don’t have tons of job experience yet.. no worri... Read More

How Many Colleges Should I Apply To? (Because 1 Feels Too Risky and 20 Feels Like Overkill)

So, you’re about to start applying to colleges, and now the big question hits: How many should you actually apply to? Do... Read More

Internships vs. Part-Time Jobs: Which One is Better for Your Career?

Trying to figure out whether you should go for an internship or a part-time job? Both can help build your resume and set... Read More

The Importance of a Digital Portfolio for College & Job Applications (Because Resumes Are So Last Season)

Applying to college or a job? A digital portfolio is the glow-up your application needs. While everyone else is submitti... Read More

When Is the Best Time to Apply for a Scholarship? (Hint: Not the Night Before!)

Let’s be honest—scholarships are free money, and who doesn’t love free money? But waiting until the last minute to apply... Read More

What Hiring Managers Look for in a Student Resume

When applying for jobs or internships as a student, your resume is often your first impression on a hiring manager. Even... Read More

Awarding Creativity and Determination: Eaton Scott – $2,500 No Sweat Scholarship Winner!

At Cirkled In, we love recognizing students who shine with talent and determination. We’re thrilled to introduce E... Read More

Top Five Trends from NACAC 2024: New Challenges, New Solutions!

This was our 7th year attending NACAC in LA this year and it did not disappoint. In fact, we’ll say it was the best ever... Read More

Celebrating Excellence: Lily Hale – $2,500 “No Sweat” Scholarship Winner

At Cirkled In, we believe in recognizing and rewarding students who demonstrate exceptional dedication to their educatio... Read More

Empowering Every Student: Cirkled In Named Top 200 EdTech Startup by HolonIQ 2024

Cirkled In proudly celebrates its recognition for the third time as one of the Top 200 EdTech companies in North America... Read More

Cirkled In’s Winter Break Tips for Students

As we approach the winter break, Cirkled In extends its well wishes for not only a festive and joyous holiday, but a rej... Read More

Giving Thanks and Looking Toward a Future Filled with Opportunities 

This Thanksgiving as we are about to gather around the table with family and friends to reflect on the blessings in our ... Read More

Jacob Warner – $2,500 “No-Sweat” Scholarship Winner

Cirkled In is excited to announce our June 2023 “No-Sweat” $2,500 Scholarship Award winner, Jacob Warner.  Attendin... Read More

Are we there yet? Gutting of Affirmative Action and its repercussion.

Today the Supreme court abolished Affirmative action and with that we may have taken a few steps back in our growth as a... Read More

11 Tips to Get the Most out of your Summer

Summer is almost here – you can feel it in the warmth of the sun and longer days with beautiful sunsets. Hopefully this ... Read More

Find a Dream Internship or Job on Cirkled In – One-Stop-Shop for Students! (Video 10 of 10)

Internships and jobs are excellent ways to gain real-life experience and enhance your learning as a student. These exper... Read More

Find Your Dream College on Cirkled In and get Discovered! (Video 9 of 10)

Woo-hoo! Now that you have created a well-polished, 360-degree holistic professional profile on Cirkled In, it’s time to... Read More

ASU-GSV Summit 2023 – an Unforgettable and Electrifying Experience

Last week we had an absolutely amazing experience at ASU-GSV Summit in San Diego. It was an electrifying conference, and... Read More

Ace Your Profile: with Internships and Work Experience on Cirkled In (Video 8 of 10)

Hooray! We are in our final category of professional profile! With this, we are ready to showcase ourselves professional... Read More

Cirkled In and ASA Join Forces to Modernize Post-Secondary Planning for Gen-Z Students

San Diego, CA, USA; April 18th, 2023 (Link to PR Newswire Release) Cirkled In, a Leading Student Portfolio and Youth Rec... Read More

Showcasing Your Contribution: Adding Volunteering to Your Profile (Video 7 of 10)

Volunteering – A Guide to Showcasing Your Contribution and Impact Welcome to part seven of our ten-part series on ... Read More

Showcasing Your Athletic Skills: A Step-by-Step Guide to Highlighting Your Sports Experience (Video 6 of 10)

Welcome back to our ten-part series on Cirkled In, where we help you make the most of your profile. Today, we’re t... Read More

Showcasing Your Artistic Side: Adding Music and Arts to Your Profile (Video 5 of 10)

Get ready to showcase your artistic side! It’s time to add some pizzazz to your profile with music and arts. Did y... Read More

Showcasing Your Summer Activities on Cirkled In (Part 4 of 10 Video Series)

Welcome back to our ten-part series on creating a dazzling profile that showcases your achievements and talents. Today, ... Read More

Showcasing Your Supplemental Learning on Cirkled In (Part 3 of 10 Video Series)

Welcome to the third episode of our ten-part series on creating an impressive profile on Cirkled In! Today, we’re ... Read More

A Guide to Showcasing Your Academic Achievements on Cirkled In (Part 2 of 10 Video Series)

This is part two of our 10-part series on polishing your Cirkled In profile. In this article and video, we will guide yo... Read More

Creating your Professional Story on Cirkled In – One Step at a time (Part 1 of 10 Video Series)

Are you excited to showcase your accomplishments and talents to the world?  We are thrilled to launch this series o... Read More

Jack McClain – $2,500 “No-Sweat” Scholarship Winner

Cirkled In is thrilled to announce the December 2022 “No-Sweat” $2,500 Scholarship Award Winner, Jack McClain. Jack is a... Read More

$3.75 Billion – Went Unclaimed in Pell Grant in 2021!

Hard to believe February is already here -a month of love and the super bowl! January gave some good news to the higher ... Read More

Cirkled In Selected for the 2023 GSV Cup “Elite 200”

Seattle, Washington, USA (January 9th 2023)— Cirkled Inhas been selected to The Elite 200, the distinguished list of sem... Read More

2022 – Wrapping up a Year of Recovery and Rebound!

2022 was a year of recovery and rebound for most people, including our education system. Some of the shifts that occurre... Read More

Delivering On Our Promise: ONE Hub of ALL Opportunities for ALL Students!

We are thrilled to announce Cirkled In’s latest award of the “Best Online & Blended Learning Solution” in Excellence... Read More

Top Five Trends from NACAC 2022 – Reinventing The Education System

Conference Exhibition Fee: $2,100 Ticket to Houston: $600 Food & Lodging: $1,000 Meeting people in person: Priceless... Read More

Mandy Christy – “No Sweat” Scholarship Winner

What’s better than helping students weave their career, Cirkled In believes in it and is continuing its ardent desire of... Read More

Back To School: Best Wishes, Hopes, and Dreams – A Letter from Our Founder

Dear Students, A new backpack, school supplies, maybe some jitters – but also a whole bunch of new excitement and ... Read More

Sophie Csiki – March 2022 “No Sweat” Scholarship Winner

Cirkled In’s goal has always been to help students shape their futures, and Sophie Csiki took that in a literal way.&nbs... Read More

11 Tips to Get the Most out of this “Mask-Free” Summer

Summer is almost here – you can feel it in the warmth of the sun and longer days with beautiful sunsets. Hopefully this ... Read More

May Day! Did you find your Best-fit Jersey?

May 1st – National College Decision Day – is a big day for colleges and high school seniors alike. It’s a day of hopes a... Read More

5 Tips to Manage Test Anxiety in a Classroom – For Teachers and Students!

Happy Spring! Trees are budding, flowers are blooming and days are getting longer. It’s a time for new beginning and gro... Read More

Finding your Real Passion in a Virtual World of COVID

They say if you love what you do you in life, you never go to work even for a day. Working on something that you are pas... Read More

Impact MLK Has On Students Today

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great leader and is still a role model for all men, women, and children. He not only stood... Read More

Interview on the Youngpreneur Podcast – My Journey of founding Cirkled In

Cirkled In was recently interviewed on the Youngpreneur podcast with Anjalee Naren, where our CEO shared her journey of ... Read More

2021 – Yet another challenging year goes in the books!

2021 was one more difficult year with the continued turmoil. With all the fluctuations of vaccine availability and new v... Read More

Crisis in College Recruitment – COVID is only Intensifying an Old Problem!

Recently, National Student Clearinghouse reported initial fall enrollment numbers and they do not look pretty. Numbers s... Read More

Thanksgiving – One Student’s Perspective

Dear Cirkled In community, It comes around every year, but this year Thanksgiving is different. The meaning of Thanksgiv... Read More

NACAC 2021: Recap and Reinforcement of our Mission!

We, the Cirkled In team, had a great time at NACAC Conference this year. This year, we were fortunate enough for the con... Read More

Diary of a Wimpy Mom…. Grocery Shopping: A rude awakening

Yesterday I went for the grocery shopping – first trip after leaving my older daughter, Kriti at her college campus. Sin... Read More

Diary of a Wimpy Mom…. Finally the day has arrived!

Today is the day – the day we let you go; let you fly and soar high up in the sky. We know you are still a little bird r... Read More

Diary of a Wimpy Mom … When huge accomplishment also brings huge loss

Sometimes huge accomplishments come with a huge sense of loss. Next week at this time we will be saying goodbyes as we d... Read More

Cirkled In: At ASU-GSV Conference: Aug 9th – 11th: Come see us present or exhibit or just meet!

Cirkled In is proud to announce that as part of University of Southern California Rossier accelerator, Cirkled In will b... Read More

Diary of a Wimpy Mom…. When you Fear your Best Dream!

Chapter 1: When you fear your best dream! Parents wish the best for their kids. Parents work hard in raising their kids,... Read More

Lindsey Scogin – March 2021 “No Sweat” Scholarship Winner

Not even a pandemic could stop rising junior and March 2021 scholarship winner, Lindsey Scogin, from achieving her acade... Read More

New National Survey Reveals We May Have Left One-Third of the High School Graduates of 2021 Behind

Schools were closed for more than a year. Students faced tough physical, mental, and emotional turmoil一all while the ent... Read More

Mental Health is Important, Too. 

Can you believe we’ve been in a pandemic for eighteen months? It’s shaped our lives in ways we have never imagined possi... Read More

Thank You, Teachers!

It’s #TeacherAppreciationWeek and if there is just one thing the pandemic taught us, it’s that teachers are ... Read More

12 Tips for Mastering AP Exams

If you’re taking one, two, or even three AP Exams in the next few weeks, chances are that yo... Read More

We Get It: College Admissions this Year Were Unexpected (To Say the Least)

We created the 2021 College Admissions Survey for students to share their opinions. We invite you to take th... Read More

You’ve Been Rejected from a College: Now What?

The reality of college admissions is that sometimes you’re accepted and sometimes you’re waitlisted. But the... Read More

Here’s What’s Next After Being Accepted to a College

Once the initial excitement wears off, students can be asking themselves and their parents: Well what’s next... Read More

Welcome to SAT/ACT Season (If You Decide to Take the Tests)

Happy testing season! With SAT and ACT testing approaching, it can be a stressful time for parents and stude... Read More

Kaushik Srikrishnan – December 2020 “No Sweat” Scholarship Winner

Whew, 2020 was a difficult year! But despite the challenges it presented, sophomore Kaushik Srikrishnan from... Read More

Schools are Slowly Reopening. How Can You be Prepared to Return?

With all of the anxiety comes the thought: How DO we return? For students who have been distance learning fo... Read More

Cirkled In’s Innovative Platform Featured at Invite-Only Summit

BELLEVUE—Cirkled In is proud to announce our participation in the invitation-only 15th annual Microsoft Glob... Read More

Apply to College? The Pandemic is (Still) Changing Testing

As if 2020 wasn’t enough of a wild ride, 2021 is proving to continue the upheaval of college admissions–and yes, w... Read More

Cirkled In Selected as CooleyED Pitch Event Participant

BELLEVUE-- Today, Cirkled In and company CEO and founder Reetu Gupta were named as participants in the 2021 ... Read More

College Application Checklist 2021

Happy New Year! We’ve finally left 2020 behind and most are ready and eager to see what the new year has in ... Read More

We Wish You a Merry and Safe Holiday Season

Wow, the holidays are already upon us! Is it just us, or was April just yesterday?

We’ve been... Read More

2020 – It’s a Wrap!

Unprecedented challenges in every sector of economy, unprecedented constraints in both home and work life, a... Read More

Kinja Bagalwa – September 2020 “No Sweat” Scholarship Winner

Even amidst a pandemic, senior and September “No Sweat” Scholarship winner Kinja Bagalwa has gone above and ... Read More

What Motivation?

Wow, we’re finally at the end of an...interesting...year (to say the least). As we wrap up and head toward W... Read More

There are Things to be Thankful for in 2020

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we may rightfully be inclined to think about the COVID, tragedies, the electio... Read More

Switching Gears (Again): Back to Online Learning for Winter 2020

As expected, COVID-19 cases are rising around the country as temperatures drop. For many, this means that sc... Read More

Coping with COVID

We’re less than two months away from 2021 and it’s safe to say that 2020 was a rough year.

CO... Read More

The Time is Now, Go Vote.

Whether you’re a high schooler who just turned 18 or an 91-year-old grandma watching as her grandkids play i... Read More

Cirkled In CEO Reetu Gupta Awarded Popular Choice in National Fast Pitch Competition

SEATTLE-- Yesterday, Reetu Gupta, CEO and Founder of college admissions platform Cirkled In, placed second p... Read More

Talking to Teens About Voting

How can teens and parents have conversations around voting at such a stressful time? Here’s a few ways nonpa... Read More

Understanding College Admissions: Early Action vs. Early Decision

If you’re reading this, you are most likely in the midst of applying, or preparing to apply, to colleges all... Read More

FAFSA is Now Available: Here’s Why YOU Need to Care

Whether you’re a high school student or parent, you need to know about Free Application for Federal Student ... Read More

California Dropped SAT/ACT Requirement. What’s Next for Recruiters?

Times are changing for standardized testing. In a landmark Read More

Post-COVID-19: Part 7 – What Will College Admissions Look Like? With Cezar Mesquita

Our society is continuing to adapt rapidly in the midst of this pandemic, and one of the most important aspe... Read More

Standing Out: How to Make Your College App Pop as Standardized Testing Fades Away

Earlier this year, Cirkled In CEO Reetu Gupta wrote for Read More

Back to School: Success Comes from Communication, Whether In-Person or Online

Raise your hand if the 2020-21 back-to-school season is different than any other you’ve exper... Read More

Welcome to Your Senior Year, Class of 2021!

Here at Cirkled In, we’re so excited to welcome students into their senior year of high school. We know thin... Read More

Post-COVID-19: Part 6 – What Will College Admissions Look Like? With Anna Miner

Watch the entire video with Ms. Miner to hear her interesting perspectives on how COVID-19 has impacted and ... Read More

The COVID Crystal Ball: Looking at the Future of Testing and College Admissions

Back when all "this" started in March, I doubt that most people thought we would still be dealing with Covid... Read More

e-Learning requires e-Portfolio

By now you are probably in the final stages of planning for the upcoming school year which could be all virt... Read More

Three Activities to Help Get Through a Summer with COVID

We can’t deny it--summer looks a lot different in 2020. With family vacations, cookouts, and beach days a di... Read More

Seeing COVID-19 from a Student’s Perspective: Part 5

This week, rising-sophomore Vivian discusses how she’s spending her summer and the impending school year. Wi... Read More

Post COVID-19: Part 5 – What Will College Admissions Look Like

The higher-ed industry has adapted immensely to these trying times, but there is still a long road of uncert... Read More

Cirkled In CEO Corner – July 10, 2020

Wow. Summer is looking a lot different this year. How are your students and children holding up? With the co... Read More

Seeing COVID-19 from a Student’s Perspective: Part 4

Summer is in full-swing! As kids await news on the fate of their fall semesters, we caught up with Adya, a h... Read More

Reflecting on Freedom in 2020

To say the least, 2020 has been a transformative year. Many entered the new decade hopeful for change, new a... Read More

Seeing COVID-19 from a Student’s Perspective: Part 3

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been honored to hear the high school and college perspectives of COVID-19. Th... Read More

Seeing COVID-19 from a Student’s Perspective: Part 2

Our new series, Seeing COVID-19 from a Student’s Perspective continues with Ella Foster, a college freshman whose year w... Read More

Joel Guerrero – Second Winner of the Cirkled In $250 COVID-19 Relief Grant

What do “dream-chaser”, “volunteer”, and “passionate leader” all have in common... Read More

7 Ways to Make the Most of Post-COVID Summer!

High school seniors have officially graduated, marking the end of what was probably the strangest school year in history... Read More

Seeing COVID-19 from a Student’s Perspective: Part 1

Here at Cirkled In, we’ve kept a pulse on how coronavirus has impacted schools and higher education across t... Read More

Cirkled In CEO Corner – June 12, 2020

As students prepare to attend virtual proms, Zoom graduations, and even some in-person, socially-distanced c... Read More

Post COVID-19: Part 4 – What will College Admissions look like?

As a whole, higher education is making major changes during this time of uncertainty. To better grasp the pl... Read More

Della Paloy – April 2020 “No Sweat” Scholarship Winner

Self-driven aptly describes Cirkled In’s April 2020 “No Sweat” Scholarship winner Della Palo... Read More

Silver Lining in Dark Cloud of COVID – End of Standardized Testing.

(This article authored by our CEO Reetu Gupta was originally published in Puget Sound Business Journal) While COVID-19 h... Read More

Nushrat Esha – First Winner of Cirkled In $250 COVID-19 Relief Grant

Make time to plan, create a schedule, and never procrastinate.  The formula that has enabled our 1st COVID-19 Relie... Read More

Post COVID-19: Part 3 – What will College Admissions look like?

Amidst this new normal, it is crucial to get a an understanding of the ever-evolving higher-ed industry as they make maj... Read More

Silver lining in dark cloud: What did Corona do to our education system?

(This article authored by our CEO Reetu Gupta was originally published in Puget Sound Business Journal) We are in u... Read More

Cirkled In CEO Corner – May 8, 2020

Amid the crisis, the weeks are flying by. Students have little to no clarity about their education, parents ... Read More

Gathering Letters of Recommendation During a Pandemic

COVID or no COVID, juniors should begin thinking about teacher letters of recommendation for... Read More

Post COVID-19: Part 2 – What will College Admissions look like?

Even though we have gotten used to having COVID19 as part of daily life, we are still uncertain on how next school year ... Read More

Post COVID-19: What will college admissions look like?

In our pursuit of understanding the impact of COVID19 on higher education and helping colleges by providing industry ins... Read More

Test Optional: What Does it Mean?

Some colleges have recently announced plans to go test optional for Fall 2021 admissions due to COVID-19; ma... Read More

Navigating Your Student Through a Pandemic

As we all face the effects of the current pandemic together, I am sharing with the parents and students I wo... Read More

Advice from a College Counselor: See COVID-19 as a Learning Opportunity

There is a popular saying that the only thing constant is change. That is certainly true to... Read More

Cirkled In: Offered FREE to Students, Teachers, Schools, and School Districts

Award-winning digital student platform now offered for FREE to students, teachers, schools, and school districts SEATTLE... Read More

COVID-19: Adding new challenges for college admission officers

The Coronavirus Pandemic has totally upended Higher Education as a whole and literally shut down every campus in the Uni... Read More

COVID-19 IS MAKING STUDENTS RETHINK THEIR COLLEGE PLANS

Panic and unprecedented disruption by the  COVID-19 pandemic has not only stressed the US healthcare system beyond ... Read More

Meet Jay Smith, our January “No Sweat” Scholarship Winner!

We are excited to announce the latest winner of the No Sweat Scholarship: Jay Smith. He has a determination and a drive ... Read More

To our Community of Educators and Parents…

We are in unprecedented times and uncharted waters. We all are feeling anxious and unsure as things evolve every day and... Read More

Cirkled In CEO Corner – Friday, March 13

With the constant news cycle, tweets, and thought pieces surrounding the pandemic plaguing c... Read More

Cirkled In CEO Corner – Friday, February 21, 2020

Can you believe it’s almost March?  As conference season quickly approaches, I’d like to invite colleagues, friends... Read More

Eight Quick SAT/ACT Tips to Boost Your Confidence

With SAT and ACT testing approaching, it can be a stressful time for parents and students. That’s why we’ve... Read More

Cirkled In CEO Corner – Friday, February 7, 2020

Stay up to date with Cirkle... Read More

Making the Most of Mentoring

It’s undeniable—whether you’re a student or a professional, mentoring and bein... Read More

Cirkled In Announced as a GSV Cup Elite 200 Presenter

Cirkled In is proud to announce that we have been selected as one of the Elite 200 companies who will compete in th... Read More

Three Benefits of Social Emotional Learning for Teens

Have you heard of social-emotional learning or SEL? If you search Google or Tw... Read More

Happy New Year from Cirkled In!

We we everyone a happy and productive 2020! To stay up-to-date with us, make sure you check us out on social media: (New... Read More

Recapping the State of College Admissions in 2019

Without question, college admi... Read More

Keeping Students Motivated During the Holiday Season

While the holidays can bring excitement and joy, lack of motivation can set in for everyone—including students. We’ve ga... Read More

Check out Cirkled In at EDUCAUSE 2019

In October, Cirkled In had the privilege to attend the 2019 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. Between the Start... Read More

Clean Up Your Social Media in 3 Easy Steps

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Meet Ian Blom, our July 2019 “No Sweat” Scholarship Winner!

We’re delighted to announce the latest winner of our “No Sweat Scholarship: Ian Blom”. Ian is a brilliant young man... Read More

Seven Ways to Rock Job Interviews in High School

Finding a job takes time, hard work and preparation. Cirkledin has compiled a ... Read More

#BackToSchool: Four Ways to Up Your Peer Relationships

No matter the age, making friends can be a difficult and anxiety-ridden proces... Read More

Meet Jennifer Olivares, our “Design Your Own Elective” Scholarship Winner

Jennifer Olivares is a goal-setter and a change maker. With plans to become the first in her family to attend college, J... Read More

Meet Kaitlyn Taylor, our “Live Forever” Scholarship Winner!

Kaitlyn Taylor is passionate about serving others. By the time she graduates this spring, she will have devoted over 400... Read More

Operation Varsity Blues – through the eyes of a future college student (hopefully)!

Authored By: Prakriti Shukla, 10th Grade, Tesla STEM High School, Redmond, WA If you’re not living under a rock, you’ve ... Read More

Making it to the next level! Pro tips for higher profile completeness

Making to the next level: Pro tips to profile compl... Read More

How to Increase Your Profile Completeness

Increasing your profile completeness percentage is easy! This quick guide will lead you through it step by step. How It ... Read More

How to Allow Access to Your Student

Parent Account: Allowing access to student You started Cirkled in account as a parent when your kids were younger. As th... Read More

How to Recommend a Student

You, as Advisers/Teachers can know your student with a 30 sec view of their profile. You can also write recommendations ... Read More

The College Admissions Process – The Finish Line or the Starting Point?

The college application process is usually experienced by both parents and students as a nightmare period of stress and ... Read More

Meet Brittney: Cirkled In’s $2500 “Gift to the World” Scholarship Winner!

Brittney Burns loves using both the left and right sides of her brain – the high school senior sings, dances, acts... Read More

Meet Michael: Cirkled In’s $2500 “Back to School” Scholarship Winner!

Michael Maldonado: Key Club Lieutenant Governor, Band Vice President, National Honors S... Read More

2019’s Biggest College Admissions Trend: Getting Up Close and Personal!

College admissions are becoming increasingly personal. How can you s... Read More

One Simple Way to Reduce Stress in High School

Simply documenting your current plans for life after high school can help you feel a se... Read More

Meet our $2500 “Best Summer Ever” Scholarship Winner, Anisa Siddikova!

We’re thrilled to announce the winner of our $2500 “Best Summer Ever” Scholarship: Ani... Read More

VIDEO: 12 Ways to Survive Freshman Year of High School!

Nervous for your freshman year of high school? Cirkled In has 12 tips to help you thro... Read More

How to Pick the Best College For You

There are so many factors that go into finding the right college for you. A few things that you need to consider are the... Read More

12 Steps on Your College Application Timeline

Applying to college is a long, multi-step journey that high schoolers embark on starting their junior year. Here’s... Read More

14 Things to Add to Your High School Bucket List

High School: it’s 4 years of your life, but it goes by quicker than you think! It’s important to set goals f... Read More

College Applications: A Journey of Self-Discovery

The college application process is often viewed as a huge burden put on high schoolers from the moment they enter 9th gr... Read More

Giving Them Wings to Fly: A Mom’s Perspective on Middle School

A mom chats about handling her son’s natural pull away process Interview with Rachel Roland Middle school is not only a ... Read More

Increasing Middle School Independence: How much is too much?

A mom chats about balancing freedom with a safety net for her kids Interview with Shannon Longcore Middle school is a ti... Read More

Screen Time in Middle School: Get Ready For More of it.

A mom chats about technology and raising a son in a new culture. Inverview with Ritu Maloo As part of our Middle School ... Read More

Handling Stress in Middle School: How much pressure should you put on your kids?

A mom chats about monitoring parental pressure Interview with Mollishree Sawhney When children in middle school start to... Read More

4 Steps to Making the Most of Your Summer

Can you believe that summer is almost over? Fall is just around the corner and that means school will be back in session... Read More

Meet Our Gold Medal $2,500 Scholarship Winner!

We’re delighted to announce the winner of our $2500 Gold Medal Scholarship: Kevin Ayala.Kevin is a first-generation... Read More

We asked 6 Questions to College Admissions Officers and Here’s What They Said

College application season is rapidly approaching. During these summer months, rising seniors spend much of their time s... Read More

Common Application Prompts: Question 6

Question 6: Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does i... Read More

The Secret to College Applications? Confidence.

Grades can be frustrating. You’ve worked especially hard in a particular class, and yet, the grade your teacher has give... Read More

4 Steps to Planning Your College Visit

The flower buds are blooming, the morning frost is gone, and high school juniors are frantically researching colleges. W... Read More

What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This question has been proposed to us thousands of times as kids, to which we... Read More

4 Rules for Summer College Visits

We all know that summer is one of the most popular times for students to visit colleges. High school juniors and seniors... Read More

Common Application Prompts: Question 5

Question 5: Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understa... Read More

Common Application Prompts: Question 4

Question 4: Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual cha... Read More

11 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer

☀ Need last minute summer ideas? ☀ Don’t stress if you didn’t sign up for a summer camp, internshi... Read More

Common Application Prompts: Question 3

Question 3: Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was ... Read More

Common Application Prompts: Question 2

Question 2: The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time whe... Read More

Common Application Prompts: Question 1

Question 1: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their appl... Read More

What Type of Volunteer Work is Right For You?

Volunteer work is a popular activity for middle school and high school students alike for many reasons. First of all, it... Read More

Finding Colleges That Call Your Name

You’ve done the legwork, you’re ahead of the game and all your applications were in before the deadlines! Ri... Read More

When You’re on a Break, Take a Break

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5 Ways to Prep For Your Next Interview

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