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PSAT Percentiles – Don’t Be Misled!

Dec 14th, 2017 | Education Blog

It’s that time of year again – the time for PSAT scores to be released and for parents and students to be happily surprised by the results. We observed this phenomenon last year, after the “New” SAT and PSAT were launched in October 2015 (PSAT) and March 2016 (SAT). Seemingly, roughly three quarters of the…

High School Freshmen: How to Make the Most of Year One

Oct 3rd, 2016 | College Preparation, Education Blog, High school

The jump from middle school to high school is a big transition. As an incoming freshman, not only are you moving to a new school, there may be many new people to meet, and different types of courses and activities available. This is the first year that your decisions in and out of school, including…

Your Guide to SAT Subject Tests

May 5th, 2016 | SAT

What Are the SAT Subject Tests? The SAT Subject Tests, also known as the SAT IIs, are specialized one-hour tests meant to measure a student’s preparedness for college coursework in particular fields. These tests are scored on the same 200-800 point scale as the other sections of the regular SAT, and can be seen as…

Changes Coming to the FAFSA

Feb 26th, 2016 | College Preparation, High school, Inside Higher Ed

On September 14, 2015, important new changes were announced regarding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for students applying to college for the 2017-2018 school year and beyond. The FAFSA is one of the two financial aid forms that students and parents must fill out while applying to college or trade schools; the…

Make the Most of a Gap Year

Feb 23rd, 2016 | College Preparation, High school

A “Gap Year” is something many graduating seniors consider. Rather than going to college immediately, students take a year to intern, work, volunteer, travel, or perhaps complete a project. Though the practice has always been common in Europe, it’s recently started gaining popularity among American students as well. Many schools value students who take a…

New Seattle Times Article Highlights the New SAT

Feb 9th, 2016 | ACT, Changes, SAT, Test Prep Classes, Test Preparation

A Seattle Times article debuted this week that highlights the changes and challenges presented by the new SAT. The article focuses on how the new SAT test requires students to rely more heavily than ever on language abilities to succeed. Though the reading portion is roughly the same length as the previous SAT–3,250 words on…

Make the Most of Your College Visits

Feb 2nd, 2016 | College Admissions, College Preparation, Undergrad

Visiting colleges can help high school students fine-tune the list of schools to which they’ll be applying. College visits can also help with the final decision regarding which school to attend once students have been accepted. These visits are often the first glimpse into college life. It’s crucial to make the most of them, and…

Tell a Story with Your College Application Personal Statement

Dec 31st, 2015 | College Admissions, College Preparation, High school

At many colleges and universities, admissions officers face the difficult task of sifting through thousands of files to determine which applicants will be a good fit for their school. While strong grades and test scores are necessary for gaining entrance to selective schools, they are not sufficient. In many cases, it is your application essays…

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Make the Most of Your College Visits

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