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College Visit Tips Based on Real-World Experience

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 17, 2023. Posted in College Admission, College Applications, Finding the Right College.

Having just returned from some out of state college visits with my son, I thought I’d share some practical visit tips. I know I’ve written on this topic before and you can find those articles HERE and HERE and HERE. Today is the practical real-world experience of a tired parent. In no particular order: If you are visiting a larger […]

College Admission Essays 2023: 7 Topics To Avoid

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 6, 2023. Posted in College Admission, College Applications.

I wrote an original post on this topic in 2015: College Admission Essays: 7 Topics to Avoid. While I would give students similar advice today, there are some categories I would change– mostly by broadening the topics to avoid. What Makes a Good Essay Good essays are personal. They tell the unique story of a […]

Helping Your Student Make the College Transition

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 12, 2023. Posted in Academic Success, College Admission.

A guest post from Alisha McMillen, a former client of mine. Your student has spent the last four years working hard, making the grades, taking the tests, all for that acceptance to their desired college. Some get that coveted acceptance to their dream school, and some will be going to their back-up school. But all […]

How Many Letters of Recommendation Will We Need for College?

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 16, 2022. Posted in College Admission, College Applications.

This summer I’m writing articles focusing on different aspects of the college application. You can review earlier articles: When Should We Apply to College and What Is Required? What Does Test Optional Mean and Should You Use It? What Activities Look Best on College Applications? Today we will look at letters of recommendation— who needs […]

What Activities Look Best on College Applications?

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 10, 2022. Posted in College Admission.

This summer I’m focusing on different aspects of the college application. You can review earlier articles: When Should We Apply to College and What Is Required? What Does Test Optional Mean and Should You Use It? Today we will take a look at extracurricular activities and answer the popular question “What activities look best on […]

When Should We Apply to College and What Is Required?

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 26, 2022. Posted in College Admission, College Applications.

This summer I will examine some of the more detailed aspects of college applications: essays, letters of recommendation, choice of major, scholarships, etc. Today I’m going to start with the basics— when to apply and what is required. I’m going to outline the general application process for four year colleges and universities. If you want […]

What Does Test Optional Mean and Should You Use It?

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 17, 2022. Posted in ACT, College Admission, College Applications, SAT.

If you have a high school student, you need to understand what test optional means for college admission. In this article, I will cover how test optional admission works, common misconceptions, why should and shouldn’t apply without test scores, and how you can maximize your opportunities. What Does Test Optional Mean? Test optional is a […]

STOP Automatically Sending SAT / ACT Scores

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 6, 2022. Posted in ACT, College Admission, College Applications, SAT.

A recent conversation with a client: Me: Once you finish your college list, you will need to do a little more research on each school’s testing policy. Are they test optional? What are the average scores for admitted students? Then you will decide if you want to send your ACT results. Client: But I already […]

14 Tips to Get Recruited for College Sports

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 3, 2022. Posted in College Admission, Finding the Right College.

David Robinson is the Founder and Director of Recruitment for www.SCArecruiting.com which works directly with students and families to create a roadmap to get recruited for college sports. He is also the author of the book “Winning the Ship: How to win the college athlete recruitment game”. Many high school athletes are hoping to get […]

What high school courses are required for college?

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 1, 2022. Posted in Academic Success, College Admission.

What high school courses are required for college? Sometime this spring, you may be asked to make course selection choices for next school year. What courses should you select? What will colleges require? Are there certain courses you can take that will make you more competitive for admission? High School Requirements The first issue you […]