Demystifying college and career success
Research-backed, expert-created articles, videos, and guides to help young people achieve their school, work, and life goals in today's economy.
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Lubav Prompts for Data-Driven Advising
Dig deeper into the outcomes that schools and programs deliver with these Backrs platform prompts.
The College Visit Playbook
A complete guide for students and families to make every campus visit count—from first impressions to final decisions.
School, work, and life advice from an astronaut
NASA's Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman sits down with Backrs students to share hard-won wisdom on how to make your aspirations a reality.
Backrs Guide to Landing a Great Internship
A strategic, step-by-step approach to finding, landing, and making the most of your internship experience.
Backrs Guide to College Majors
Explore over 200 career fields and paths. Everything you need to know about college majors, career paths, and their impact on your future.
How to win at standardized tests
Go from anxiety to mastery with this proven AP, IB, SAT, and ACT test prep strategy.
Craft a story you're proud of: High school course selection
Backrs co-founder and head coach shares how parents and students can choose courses that tell a compelling story to college admissions officers.
Our Proven SAT and ACT Success System
A proven SAT & ACT prep strategy for parents: test selection, score growth, study plans, and myth-busting guidance.
The Ultimate Guide to High School Course Selection
The courses students take in high school tell a story about who they are. Here's how to craft a narrative that showcases self awareness, tenacity, and direction.
Major Malfunction
Major matters--a lot. Making an informed choice is critical for students who want good returns on their investment in a college degree.