Tips From A College Admissions Office
There are a lot of common questions in the field of college admissions: How will grades be viewed? How important are extracurriculars? How many activities should I be involved in? What can I do to...
View ArticleFollow the Application
Ever wondered what happens to a college application after it is submitted online? Here is a video from Smith College showing what happens to an application once it is received in the admissions...
View ArticleThose Crazy Campus Tour Groups
It’s Saturday and I thought it was time to lighten things up. If you’ve been on more than a couple campus tours, you know things can get predictable. Cheery students explaining the highlights of the...
View ArticleWhen Should Juniors Take the SAT? Now! Don’t Wait!
When Should Juniors Take the SAT? I’ve had many parents ask me, “When should my son / daughter take the SAT?” Most are parents of current high school juniors. In this quick video I answer the...
View ArticleAvoid Common Financial Aid Mistakes
As high school seniors make final decisions about where they will attend college, a lot of families are looking at how to pay for it. A four-year college education is expensive and many students are...
View ArticlePros & Cons of Duke TIP
I’ve answered dozens of questions about the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) in the past couple weeks. Most came from parents who weren’t sure about having their seventh grader take the SAT or...
View ArticleNavigating CollegeBoard.org – SAT
I could use a CollegeBoard.com tutorial. I am finding that we are referred to this site frequently and would like to know more about how it works. When I received this request, I realized that I use...
View ArticleCollege Board’s Online College Search Tool
The College Board website is a great tool for families. Of course College Board is home to everything SAT, but you can also find some great college planning tools if you know where to look. In this...
View ArticleSAT & ACT Myths
“I heard that if you took the SAT in March it is harder.” “My neighbor said the ACT is the best test for students with ADHD.” “If you have your son start taking the SAT when he’s in 8th grade, …...
View ArticleHow Many AP Classes Should a Student Take?
Spring is the time when students and parents complete course selection for next school year. Many students will have the option of taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes. How many AP classes should a...
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