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October is the Month to Apply for Early Action

Oct 16th, 2014 | College Admissions, College Preparation, Newsletter

With college admission rates continuing to decline at the nation’s more selective schools, many students are taking advantage of Early Action programs. There’s a higher chance of acceptance to a higher education institution if the student applies early, but there are several important things to consider before applying for an Early Action plan. First, there…

Student Financial Aid

Oct 1st, 2014 | College Preparation, Newsletter

So, you made it past all the applications, tests, and preparation that go into applying for college. Congratulations! Now time to think about logistics—how are you going to pay for your higher education? While many college-level students are lucky to have financial support from their family, many are not as fortunate. Attending university is expensive,…

Retaking the SAT/ACT: A Good Idea?

Sep 2nd, 2014 | ACT, College Admissions, High school, Newsletter, SAT, Test Preparation

So, you got your test results back and you’re not happy with the score. Take a deep breath, there’s no need to panic! College hopefuls can retake the SAT and ACT until they reach their ideal score. Depending on the requirements for your target colleges and your position in high school, retaking these standardized tests…

Tricks for Writing Common App Essays

Aug 22nd, 2014 | College Admissions, College Preparation, Newsletter

More than 500 colleges and universities throughout the United States accept the Common Application for evaluating students for admission. Students can complete the one Common Application, and submit it to as many schools as they wish, along with their supplemental essays (specific to the school). This makes the college application process slightly more efficient. However,…

New Changes to the SAT: Reading Section

Aug 10th, 2014 | announcements, Changes, College Preparation, Newsletter, SAT, Test Preparation, Testing

The College Board recently announced significant revisions to the SAT exam. In our last post, we told you about upcoming changes to the writing section. Today we will outline the changes to the Critical Reading portion of the exam. The current version of the SAT contains three scored Critical Reading sections and three scored Writing…

New Changes to the SAT: Writing Section

Aug 4th, 2014 | announcements, Changes, Newsletter, SAT, Test Preparation, Testing

This past March, the College Board announced plans to release a new SAT in the spring of 2016. Details about the impending changes are being released in stages; however one of the most notable changes since the initial announcement has been to the writing portion of the exam. While writing and reading are currently separate…

Independent and Secondary Schools Admissions Exams

Jul 29th, 2014 | High school, Test Prep Classes, Test Preparation

Similar to the college admissions process, many private elementary and secondary schools require prospective students to submit scores from standardized admissions tests. Along with other factors, the scores from these exams influence a student’s chance of admission. These tests include the Independent Schools Entrance Exam (ISEE) and the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT). The SSAT…

$New Changes to the SAT: Math Section$

New Changes to the SAT: Math Section

Jul 24th, 2014 | Changes, College Preparation, High school, Newsletter, SAT, Test Preparation

This past spring, the College Board announced major changes to the SAT. The changes will be implemented in the spring of 2016, so those who will be entering their junior year of high school in the fall of 2015 will be the first to have the opportunity to take the new SAT. Test prep businesses…

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