Megan Dorsey – College Prep Results

Why I Currently Prefer the SAT to the ACT

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 20, 2026.

The SAT and ACT have made some significant changes in recent years— some benefiting student, other more self-serving. I work with students to prepare for both exams and currently favor the...

Early Applications Are Good, But Quality Applications Are Better

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 5, 2026.

I’ve written a few articles on this theme over the years. The first time my oldest was applying to college and it felt like everyone around her was in a hurry to get applications sent on August....

When Should You Take the SAT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 8, 2026.

Two recent phone calls with prospective clients reminded me there is a wrong time to take the SAT. Call #1– The High School Freshman The first call came from the parent of a rising 9th grader,...

Is the “New” ACT Better?

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 4, 2025.

Fall of 2025 saw a “new” version of the ACT. I put new in quotation marks because it really is the same old ACT with a few twists designed to make the exam more appealing to consumers as it competes...

CLT: An Alternative to ACT / SAT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 21, 2025.

I’ll be the first person to tell you the SAT and ACT are flawed. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a better alternative? The CLT (Classic Learning Test) would like step in where the ACT and SAT...

Seniors, Now Is the Time to Work on FAFSA, Financial Aid, and Scholarships

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 31, 2025.

Fall is the time for high school seniors to submit college applications, but did you know it is also the time to submit your financial aid informations to all the colleges on your list? Timeline...

Stop taking “baseline” SAT / ACT exams!

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 21, 2025.

I don’t know where the idea took hold or why it became so popular, but the concept of signing up and taking the SAT or ACT to get a baseline score is a horrible idea. Using the actual SAT...

When should students take the SAT / ACT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 8, 2025.

The quick answer is anytime junior year. The full answer involves some key details. Is the student an ultra-high scorer who might earn scholarships from the PSAT? Does the student have an...

Tips from Our Family’s College Journey

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 25, 2025.

My last two articles outlined my personal experience with college admissions as my son, our youngest, applied to college last year. (You can read them HERE and HERE.) We had gone through the process...

Our Family’s College Journey (Part II)

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 4, 2025.

Last time I shared part one of a short series of articles outlining my family’s college admission process with our son, the second of our two children. If you missed it, you can read the factors beyond...

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