Although it’s technically true that the PSAT doesn’t directly influence your future college admissions decisions, there’s still some important PSAT information you need to know. With the scholarship and practice opportunities this test ...
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After submitting your college applications, the only obstacle left between high school and graduation is the spring semester. Preparing college applications is an overwhelming process – you take challenging coursework, study for the SAT ...
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As professionals in the education field, you may be asked from time to time to write letters of recommendation. But where do you begin? How do you accurately describe the student’s background? What information should be included in the ...
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If you’re a high school senior, you may be at the stage of the college application process where staying very organized and planning way ahead can have an upside. Think lists and calendars. You need to be aware of what must be done and by ...
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If you’re reading this, you either are a National Merit Scholar (congratulations) or hope to be one. In all likelihood, you’re looking for a compass to help you map your path to and through college, and picking a school suited to the needs ...
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College counselors stay busy throughout the school year. Often, counselors use winter break to help them complete important tasks to help their students prepare for college. However, all the planning and time it can take might leave ...
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Are your grades somewhat less than stellar? Think you have no shot at getting into college? Never fear! Grades are just one factor that colleges consider when evaluating your admission application. Take a deep breath, and read about how to ...
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If you’re like most high school seniors, you’ve likely spent the last few months bombarded by hundreds of brochures, emails, texts, and social media posts with a single message: “Come to XYZ College. It’s the BEST! And we can prove it with ...
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If you receive an admissions letter and see that you’ve been accepted to a college during the summer semester, don’t worry. For a variety of reasons, colleges may change your starting semester from fall to summer. Feeling confused and ...
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Typically, during the fall of your junior year of high school, you’ll take the PSAT/NMSQT. PSAT stands for Preliminary SAT, and it helps you get familiar with the SAT format and time constraints. NMSQT stands for the National Merit ...
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