Megan Dorsey – College Prep Results

Before You Register for the ACT or SAT

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 5, 2023.

A majority of high school juniors will take at least one SAT or ACT this spring. There are some things you should know before you register. 1. Deadlines This Friday (Jan 6) is the regular...

Unexpected College Rejection & What You Can Do About It

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 10, 2022.

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...

Top Reasons For College Rejection

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 28, 2022.

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...

2022 – 2023 SAT / ACT Test Dates

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 20, 2022.

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...

Junior Year: What You Need to Know for the ACT / SAT

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 26, 2022.

“My child is starting his/her junior year. Tell me what I need to know about SAT / ACT testing.” I get this question, or variations of it, every year. Today I’m going to walk you through the steps...

How Many Letters of Recommendation Will We Need for College?

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 16, 2022.

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...

What Activities Look Best on College Applications?

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 10, 2022.

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...

When Should We Apply to College and What Is Required?

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 26, 2022.

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—...

What Does Test Optional Mean and Should You Use It?

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 17, 2022.

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,...

STOP Automatically Sending SAT / ACT Scores

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 6, 2022.

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...

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