When it comes to high school, there is an unlimited number of questions to ask. These could be as simple as coming together with a first day of school outfit or as complex as deciding what college to go to. No matter how simple or complicated the question is, the internet has an answer.
In the past years, the go-to site for all these questions was
YouTube, but recently the platforms are
TikTok and
Instagram. Here is a list of some of the best High School Instagram/TikTok accounts.
Accounts with Advice on Various School Topics
Dylan Ott(@dylanott on TikTok)
Dylan Ott is a UPenn graduate that specializes in sharing school advice. He has videos recapping each SAT, talking about
how to pick high school classes, reviewing college admissions, and creating AP class study guides.
The best component of his account is his AP study guides. These videos are concise yet provide the information necessary for success on AP exams.
Gohar Khan(@goharsguide on TikTok)
Gohar Khan is an MIT graduate who uses his uses his free time to review college essays. With his experience, he created a TikTok account to offer both applying to college advice and general high school advice.
He has videos about new studying methods, saving money, picking the best school supplies, resume tips, and
college essay tips. This is a great account because it offers insight into all aspects of high school life.
AP Class Help
Steve Heimler(@steveheimler on TikTok)
Steve Heimler is known for his AP history review YouTube channel where he reviews complex history topics in a way that most students can understand. On his TikTok platform, Heimler provides quick reviews and tips on how to succeed on the AP history exams. These reviews are great for AP exam takers that prefer shorter videos.
Melissa Maribel (@thechemistryqueen on TikTok)
Chemistry is a hard subject for anyone to master, whether it is regular chemistry, honors chemistry, or AP chemistry. Regardless of what level of chemistry a student might take, Melissa’s platform breaks down complex chemistry concepts through examples, drawings, and tricks.
Applying to College
Melody (@studyforyoubestie on Instagram)
This Instagram account provides tips on all aspects of the
college application. Within her account, Melody has multiple videos of ‘passion project’ ideas for students with different interest areas.
She also goes over building college lists, interpreting college essay prompts, writing college essays, and how to find good scholarships. This account is informative as it provides college application advice at every level of high school, whereas most accounts usually just have advice at the senior level.
Ms. Susy(@mssusyruiz on Instagram)
When applying to college, many students tend to look for scholarships that will support their education. Ms. Susy has the best account for both
scholarships and internships.
Although many of the scholarships are for seniors or college students, she does a great job finding scholarships for all ages. Ms. Susy has the best account for finding scholarships due to how informative her posts are.
All her posts include information about the deadline, the people that can apply, a summary of the scholarship, the amount of money to be gained, and a fun song that resonates with the post. Along with the posts, she frequently goes on live to answer any
questions about scholarships.
Brandon Tineo(@tineocollegeprep on TikTok)
Brandon Tineo is a Harvard, UPenn, and Stanford graduate that uses his time in helping students prep for college applications. He provides statistics on each application cycle, advice on what colleges like to see on applications, passion project ideas, application cycle updates, and most importantly, encouragement.
This account is a must-visit as Brandon provides examples of his students and their successes, provides genuine encouragement at each step of the process, and puts humor into the college application process.
Miscellaneous Tips
The accounts described above were of an academic nature. However, there is much more to high school than just the academic part. Here are some accounts that offer non-academic advice.
Julyanna (@missprettygirl on TikTok)
This account is perfect for
high school advice, makeup tips, haircare, and hygiene tips.
She has a series called “Things I knew as a Teenager” where she recaps her life experiences and offers advice on how to handle situations similar to the ones she experienced.
Lauren Kim (@laurenkkim0 on TikTok)
Lauren Kim uses her account for high school advice, “Get Ready with Me” videos highlighting her skincare and makeup routine, as well as outfit inspiration for a variety of occasions. I like her account because she has realistic, school morning routines that anyone can try, and she has many tutorials for hair and makeup.
Emily (@emonthebrain on TikTok)
Mental health is extremely important to take care of, especially during stressful times in high school. Emily is a neuroscientist who uses her TikTok platform to offer
mental health advice on a variety of topics like reducing anxiety, getting better sleep, increasing dopamine levels, etc.
She also has advice on how to build confidence and uses her neuroscience knowledge to make fun videos about the brain.
Use Your Social Media for Good
The accounts I recommended are only a glimpse of the plethora of resources that TikTok and Instagram have for high school. However, you can always go back to old-fashioned YouTube for great resources from the past.
No matter what platform you use, take advice with a grain of salt. Not everything you come across may resonate with you, so it is important to consult other resources.
