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The Value of Test Prep for Freshman & Sophomores in High School
For many high school students, the idea of standardized tests like the SAT and ACT looms large. These exams are…
Discovering the University of California, Santa Barbara
UCSB is deeply committed to the liberal arts. In fact, of the university's approximately 100 majors, 90 are housed within the College of Letters & Science. Freshmen are even encouraged to apply as"undeclared"—a rarity these days—allowing them time and space to explore...
Should I Prep for the SAT or ACT?
Deciding whether to take the SAT or ACT is a big question for many high school students. These standardized tests…
How to Choose A Summer Program
Summers used to be a time to unwind, be with family, work, travel or maybe get some summer schoolwork done.…
What do highly selective colleges look for in applicants?
Highly selective colleges look for a combination of academic excellence, personal attributes, extracurricular involvement, and unique experiences in their applicants.…
College Decisions are Coming
How to Celebrate OR Cope It’s that time of year for High School Seniors and anyone who needs to interact…
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…