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Are the SATs & ACTs Still Necessary?
Due mostly to the pandemic, nearly 75% of colleges have gone the test optional approach, many of which are extending…
TEST PREP FORMULA: 4 Factors to Consider
Once high school hits, there is one thing on a lot of parents’ minds: test prep. Between academics and extracurriculars,…
Have Elite Colleges Lost their Luster?
This can be disturbing for parents who want their children to have the “best” education and may be frustrated by…
Developing a Student’s Must Haves for College
Focusing on a high school student’s “MUST HAVES” for college incorporates a personal methodology that results in a better “fit” and may reduce the number of colleges that are applied to
College Trends Spring 2024
Costs, Admit Rates, Yield, Campus Protests, & Co-Ops/Internships Costs – Continue to rise An April 5th, 2024 New York Times…
Exploring Colleges in the Carolinas
“I want sun.” “I want a college where I will have warm weather.” Hawaii, Southern California, Texas, Florida, and Alabama…
COLLEGE VISIT BASICS PLUS 3 BONUS TIPS
ALTHOUGH THIS ADVICE COULD BE USED ALL YEAR LONG, MANY HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS WILL BE VISITING COLLEGE CAMPUSES DURING SPRING…
IS TEST OPTIONAL FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS HERE TO STAY?
There has been a recent flurry of activity surrounding the value of the SAT and ACT, suggesting a swing in…
Holistic College Admissions – Much More Than the Metrics
Reviews vs. Metric-Based Reviews “Who moved my cheese?” DID THEY GET IN? If you know any high school seniors this…
Importance of Extracurriculars After the Supreme Court Decision
Photo courtesy of Byram HIlls High School Facebook page Summer is a great time to get involved with extracurricular activities,…
Getting Ready for Finals; How to Study“4.0”
Have we been taught the wrong way to study for all these years? For high school students It’s the season…
4 Things to Consider Leading Up to Decision Day
When a student survives the college process with several admitted college options, most would admit that this is a good…