#SummerGoals: Write your college essay!
Knowing when or where to start can be challenging with so many moving parts to the college admissions process. Summer presents an ideal time to write a college essay without the pressures of school, homework, and extracurricular activities. Many students find that they’re more inspired and motivated to write their essays during the summer when […]
Should your teen apply to an Honors College?
I asked a college sophomore in the Honors College at Duquesne University, and her response was: “Absolutely! You get priority scheduling, better class selection, and usually nicer dorms.” So, if your teen is a high achiever and is looking at schools with an Honors College, he or she should definitely consider applying. Academic benefits can […]
What is “Demonstrated Interest” and how do I show It?
As if sending SAT/ACT test scores, high school transcripts, and applications isn’t enough to do, some colleges (not all) track how much “interest” prospective students show in their institution. This is called demonstrated interest, and while it might not make or break your teen’s admission status, what if it’s one variable that can set them […]
PSAT Primer for Accelerated Students
Everyone knows that high SAT or ACT scores can be rewarded with scholarships, tuition assistance and other great benefits. But the PSAT can also be worth money if you test exceptionally well. Standardized testing is a part of every high school student’s path to college. For strong students who are accelerated in their coursework, preparing […]
Are my ACT scores good enough?
Students and parents ask me this all the time. My quick answer is “It depends”. Your test scores are important for getting into college and should not be underestimated. Consider the chore college admissions officers have in comparing grades from high schools nationwide or weighing the merits of one student’s participation in a band versus […]
Make the most of your SAT/ACT prep at home
Your parents have plunked down the money for prep; you’ve dutifully attended the sessions, and now that the first practice test is ready to be tackled, Remember that your ACT or SAT score will largely be determined by the work you do at home. Beyond conscientiously working to internalize the taught strategies and tactics and […]