College Admissions Tips
Why You Should Take High School Clubs Seriously
More often than not, building up a repertoire of experience is something that will help you in almost every aspect of your professional and academic life—and it’s never too early to start. Thus, don’t underestimate the importance of high school clubs and extracurriculars when it comes to success in high school, college, and beyond. Choosing high school […]
How to Learn From Your Mistakes Next Semester
It can be quite disheartening to study like crazy for finals only to receive a lower grade than you hoped for. But rather than getting discouraged, don’t let final grades have the final say. Even though you may be feeling discouraged right now, knowing how to learn from your mistakes can bring major positive change […]
5 Tips for Battling Senioritis
Seniors, this is it—your final year of high school. Except now, you’re not only focusing on managing your course load, but college admissions as well. There’s a lot to juggle, from college applications and essay-writing to collecting letters of recommendation and possibly studying for the SAT or ACT one last time. And this is on […]
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 […]
What’s a Good ACT Score?
/in ACT /by ethansterlingNot sure what a good ACT score is? What’s a bad ACT score? Have no fear! When setting your ACT score goal for 2018, it’s always a good idea to look at the score averages for the schools to which you’re applying. There are helpful college profiles that include information about average scores, total enrollment, […]
What’s a Good SAT Score?
/in SAT /by ethansterlingWhat’s a good SAT score? If you’re trying to figure out your SAT score goal for 2018 admissions, you’ll want to look at the SAT averages for the schools to which you’re applying. There are great resources like the College Board where you can search for averages at a wide variety of colleges. The new SAT […]
What to expect on the ACT Essay
/in ACT /by erinnelsonThe ACT Writing Test—colloquially referred to as the ACT essay—is an optional 40-minute test that does not affect your overall ACT score. But just because the writing test is optional when you register, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s necessarily optional for you. Select schools, maybe even your dream university, actually do require the ACT essay as […]