College Admissions Tips
6 Tips to Win Scholarships
Paying for college might be one of the most confusing and frightening parts of applying. In addition to filling out the FAFSA, which will help you to secure financial aid, you may decide to look at scholarships. Remember financial aid largely depends on your family’s income and other factors, but many scholarships are awarded based […]
What to Do if a College Waitlists or Defers You
A lot goes into your college applications. You’ve spent years taking the right classes, earning the grades, and boosting your resume. Getting accepted to your dream school would certainly make it all feel worth it, but what happens if you find out you’ve been put on a college waitlist or deferred? If you apply to […]
How to Get into College with a Low GPA
If you’re looking up how to get into college with a low GPA, you’re already ahead of the pack — and you’re committed to a challenging goal. Of course your high school GPA is important, but it’s not the whole story. In the best case scenario, your GPA reflects consistent success due to hard work during […]
Advice for Parents
What to Expect When You’re Expensing College Education
Many students will feel an emerging sense of independence as they forge ahead in the direction of their aspirations for higher education. Surprisingly, the realization of the ongoing need for family support throughout the college financial planning process becomes an unexpected revelation. How does college tuition get paid? What length of time are parents obligated […]
Tips for Motivating Your Child to Start Studying for the ACT/SAT
The SAT and ACT tests are important pieces of the college application puzzle. Even “test optional” schools will consider scores, if submitted, meaning less weight (and pressure) on the other parts of the application (like GPA and essay). There are colleges that do not use these tests as part of their application process, but it […]
The Transition from Living at Home to College
It can be difficult to watch your child/children leave home for college, especially when it seems like kindergarten was yesterday. The transition from living at home to living at college is a big one for both parents and children, filled with many mixed emotions. Here are some tips to help you and your child get […]
10 Must-Know ACT Reading Tips
/in ACT /by ethansterlingThe ACT Reading section is thirty-five minutes, four ~750-word passages with ten questions each. Scared? Don’t be. Like any section on the ACT, it may seem daunting. But in reality ACT reading is conquerable. You are capable of getting through each question. You just have to be methodical, quick, and resourceful. There are many ways […]
ACT Essay Template and Sample
/in ACT /by ethansterlingTaking the ACT Writing Test is a great way to show off your writing skills to colleges. While you can’t be sure of the exact prompt ahead of time, you can use the same general structure for every ACT essay. The following provides helpful suggestions for writing your essay. You do not need to copy […]
What Looks Better – an A in Regular College Prep Classes or a Lower Grade in Honors/AP Course?
/in ACT, SAT /by ethansterlingOne of the key factors of your college application is your high school transcript. This not only includes grades but also the strength of your curriculum. Colleges want to see that you can push yourself, taking the most challenging, yet appropriate, courses. So what looks better to admissions officers: playing it safe and getting the […]