#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 […]
Great College Visit Questions – Student Life
“Boots on the ground” was one of the best pieces of advice I heard while my oldest child and I were beginning the college process. I looked blankly at the woman who said it to me. “Go on some college visits,” she repeated. Ahhhh. That made sense! I promptly started scheduling college visits to my […]
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 […]
College athletics and the SAT/ACT: Get ready!
“I’m a top athlete… I don’t need to be concerned about my ACT/SAT score, right?” While being a competitive athlete in a DI or DII collegiate sport can help you with college admissions, that doesn’t mean you should ignore the SAT or ACT. In January 2023, NCAA Divisions I and II adopted legislation to remove […]
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 […]