At first, her heart sank. That was her initial reaction when senior Lauren Won opened up the Notre Dame admissions portal to see what the result was regarding her early action application. “I opened...

“On behalf of Southwest Airlines and especially this L.A.-based cabin crew, we’d like to thank you for flying with us and welcome you to LaGuardia Airport.” I looked out the window as the plane...

Celebrated as one of eight prestigious Ivy League institutions, Dartmouth College highlights its exceptionally selective admissions and acclaimed education programs.  But earning recognition among...

You are on your way home after a long day at school. You think back at how you did not understand the math lesson today, but you know you will be fine. Your private tutor can explain it to you. You...

Yale.  Stanford.  Princeton.  As I sat down in my counselor’s room in February of my junior year reading the list of  schools involved with this program I have never heard about, my jaw...

In lieu of our senior print issue, The Accolade has decided to conduct a Q and A with each of the 12 valedictorians for online posting.  Question #1: What are your plans after high school? Answer:...

Underclassmen and juniors may envy the seniors, assuming that our senior year is the easiest of them all. However, that belief is far from true.  The biggest impediment every senior faces is balancing...

After a 10-year absence, the College and Career Center has reopened in Room 2 so students and their parents can seek advice on post-high school options as well as find out how to obtain work permits for...