by Megan Dorsey | Jan 7, 2021 | Academic Success, ACT, College Admission, College Applications, SAT
Today I am going to outline what you should be considering if you have a current high school junior. Towards the end I give a rough outline of the college admissions timeline. I know this will be helpful for those of you who want to know what’s coming. If you don’t...
by Megan Dorsey | Dec 19, 2020 | Academic Success, College Applications
End of the Semester Checklist Many students have just completed their fall semester; if your semester doesn’t end until January, you can still work through part of the checklist now and finish when your classes conclude. At the end of a semester most of us (parents,...
by Megan Dorsey | Dec 11, 2020 | ACT, PSAT, SAT
This week College Board started releasing scores from the October PSAT. Many families are looking at the results thinking “now what?” Here are the five things I would suggest you do once you receive your PSAT results. 1. Learn How to Access Your College Board Account...
by Megan Dorsey | Nov 3, 2020 | ACT, SAT
Should You Take the December Test? A number of juniors should give serious thought to taking the ACT or SAT in December. Good reasons to take the test and not wait for spring: Participation in spring sports (baseball/softball, soccer, etc.) Heavy AP or IB course load...
by Megan Dorsey | Oct 29, 2020 | Academic Success, College Prep Podcast
Most students could improve their study habits (and possibly their grades) by implementing small changes. The problem is most students don’t know where to start. Most parents rely on what worked for them way back when. Teachers often don’t have the time to...