Not all extracurriculars impress admissions officers equally. Here's which activities actually strengthen your application - and which ones are just resume filler.

Setting yourself up for success requires thoughtful and strategic long-term planning. We have put together four tips to help you figure out how to maximize your time while setting yourself up for an eye-catching college application.

A step-by-step guide to planning ahead for college during sophomore year.

This three-part series will guide prospective and incoming college athletes through student-athlete life. Part one of this series spotlights advice from a former Division I All-American about what to consider before arriving on campus. Part two will explore the college recruiting process, and part three features SAGE Scholar member college programs with outstanding athletics success.

This article explains how clubs can make you an overall better and well-rounded student.

This article will guide students toward becoming more invested in their campus.

Working on a student newspaper, in any capacity, can be helpful for future endeavors. Working for student media outlets gives you back what you put into it, but the rewards multiply many times over.

Commuters are the unsung heroes of college. They have to wake up every morning, battle rush-hour traffic, and make the same drive home regardless of the weather or hour. They are accountable to the campus rules, but they also have to follow them while living at home. They have better time management skills than most college students to factor in drive times, homework, class schedules, and extracurriculars.

Intramurals can lead to great campus memories. For many, it gives them the outlets for their competitive nature that used to be fulfilled by high school sports. Understanding the culture of intramural sports can help students have a more consistently fulfilling experience.

Hobbies can complement not just our educational endeavors but also our own lives. Hobbies can push us out of our comfort zones, encouraging us to grow in new and unique ways.