College Admissions Tips
UC Admissions Guide: Top Application Tips
The University of California Application or UC Application is the common application for all 8 universities in the University of California system: Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz. Whether you are applying to one UC university or all 8, you will complete a single UC application. All […]
Top Tips for College Financial Planning During High School
As your child enters high school, you’ve undoubtedly started to think about the costs of college. Figuring out how exactly to pay for college and navigate the financial aid system can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Keep reading for our top tips on how to take stock of your finances […]
Top Tips to Win College 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 […]
Advice for Parents
6 Tips for an Organized College Search
If you have kids in high school, you are likely somewhere in the college search process. Like many parents, you may be feeling overwhelmed with the amount of information, tasks, and unexpected emotions involved in finding the perfect school. The good news is that an organized college search isn’t that hard to manage – all […]
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 […]
Make Your Teens More Competitive in College Admissions
College admissions committees are swamped with qualified applicants. Many students apply with the same test scores and GPAs (there are only so many combinations of numbers!). So how do you help your teen stand out? Learning how to present a college application package will make your child more competitive to admissions officers, as well as […]
SAT Reading Comprehension Timing Tips
/in SAT /by erinnelsonWhen I ask my students what they find challenging about reading comprehension, the most popular answer is always the same—“timing.” (Runners-up include “understanding the passage” and “getting bored.”) Beating the clock on the ACT or SAT reading comprehension test isn’t as hard as most people think it is, and it doesn’t entail what most people […]
SAT Reading Strategy: Passage or Questions First?
/in SAT /by erinnelsonThe SAT Reading section is a tough section for many. Reading strategies are necessary to ensure success on the section. One of the most common strategy questions is whether you should read the passage or question first. You can admit it. There was a time in your life when you found reading to be enjoyable . […]
5 Must-Know SAT Reading Tips
/in SAT /by ethansterlingPacing for SAT Reading can be challenging. Whether you’ve been studying for months and are just looking for a few new suggestions to help you earn more points or you haven’t touched a book yet and are taking the test tomorrow, the last minute advice below will help you through the SAT Reading section. [ […]