Peninsula Academy Blog

Get into Your Dream or Target College with Lower-Than-Expected GPA

Six tips to help high school students with low GPA to get into college

The Most Prestigious and Selective Pre-college Summer Programs

A list of the most selective and prestigious pre-college summer programs.

Why Are Internships Important, and Where to Find Them?

A list of highly sought-after internships for high schoolers interested in STEM, medicine, politics, journalism, or community engagement.

A Guide to Finding and Pursuing Your Passion in High School

An actionable guide to helping high school students find and pursue their passion in high school.

Best Computer Science Competitions

A selection of the best computer science and engineering competitions for K-12 students, including advanced students and novices.

Interested in Psychology? Courses and Competitions to Make You Exceptional

Recommendations of courses and competitions high school students should engage in to stand out in college application

Preparing for Test-Blind and Test-Optional College Admissions

The guide to test-blind and test-optional college admissions: what they mean, which schools have adopted them, and how to stand out.

How to Plan for College in 9th Grade

It’s never too early to start planning for college and laying the foundation for your college-readiness. Your freshman year is an ideal...

The Best Entrepreneurship Competitions for High School Students

Entrepreneurship is a cornerstone of what makes America great. Successful businesses are founded on interdisciplinary, communication, and...

Why Participate in a STEM Competition? And Which One Should You Consider?

The rapid pace of development that we see in STEM fields is unprecedented in the course of human history. Many exciting careers are...