When should I take the SAT/ACT

Take the test only when you are ready. Standardized tests measure the same skills in the same way every time. The exact questions will be different, but the content you need to know will be the same. So, there’s really no point in taking a standardized test if you aren’t ready. If you’re unprepared, you [...]

More essay writing tips!

TOP 10 ESSAY WRITING TIPS 1. Don’t Thesaurusize Your Essay. Do Use Your Own Voice. Admissions officers can tell Roget from an 18-year-old high school senior. Big words, especially when misused, detract from the essay, inappropriately drawing the reader’s attention and making the essay sound contrived. Before: Although I did a plethora of activities in [...]

Write a GREAT essay instantly by following these steps!

Most colleges will ask you to include a personal statement in your application. They do this because they want to see if you can write, but they also want to meet the person behind the GPA and the SAT or ACT score. So make good use of the opportunity to show them who you really [...]

Going to college: Preparation Calender

This practical month-by-month calendar is designed to help you stay on top of the process of applying to college. For most students, the process begins in September of the junior year of high school and ends in June of the senior year. You may want to begin considering financial aid options, reviewing your academic schedule, [...]

What makes you an interesting candidate?

Many students think that, to get into a good college, they need to be the “model” candidate. While good grades and high test scores are definitely important factors, colleges want a diverse student body of people with real interests and personalities. So as you get your applications together, focus on being the best version of [...]

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