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I’m always encouraging families to plan ahead and strategize for all possible outcomes. In the past 20+ years of helping students with test prep and college admission, I’ve seen a wide range of situations from the foreseeable and preventable to the unexpected, tragic, and downright bizarre. As much as I work with clients to plan […]
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We are fast approaching the November 1 application deadline for many early decision and early action plans. It’s a good time to discuss the top reasons for rejection, so you can hopefully avoid them. First, keep in mind that different schools will have different standards for admission, but the common reasons for rejection are pretty […]
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The Goal Ideally all juniors will finish taking the ACT / SAT by the end of the school year. This includes all attempts at taking each exam. The goal is to head into the summer before your senior year knowing your test scores and free to focus on college applications (instead of more studying for […]
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Current juniors should expect to send ACT or SAT scores to colleges during their senior year. This is the year to keep working on good grades, challenging classes, meaningful involvement, and standardized testing. If you take care of the SAT / ACT this year, you can focus on your applications and essays next summer. Here are the steps you should take…
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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