Megan Dorsey – Page 11 – College Prep Results

How to Make Your Final College Decision

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 25, 2019.

General impression / ranking from your visits Money– How much will you pay EACH YEAR? Choice of Major– Are you in? Can you change your mind? Required courses– what will you...

Important Factors in Making Final College Decisions

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 22, 2019.

Whether you are the parent of a high school senior trying to make the final decision among schools or the parent of a junior trying to narrow down options before working on applications this summer,...

How AP, IB and Dual Credit Can (And Can’t) Help You in College

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 11, 2019.

The limitations of taking AP, IB and Dual Credit courses, including what can transfer where and what scores are needed, Before taking these classes, how to establish your goals to you’re...

Start Now to Plan Meaningful Summer Experiences

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 1, 2019.

Subject-specific camps at colleges and universities Hands on work in the field of study that interests the student most “Big” volunteer experiences that meet or exceed 40 hours...

Is There A Test to Determine What Major or Career Would Be Right for My Child?

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 22, 2019.

Is There A Test to Determine What Major or Career Would Be Right for My Child? I get this question every month. In the spring, families are faced with course selection decisions for the next school...

Watch Out for Fake Practice Tests for the SAT & ACT

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 18, 2019.

What advertisements to watch out for so you don’t get bamboozled by fake practice tests Legitimate methods for taking practice tests Creative ways to get your teen to take “kitchen...

What’s REALLY Important in College Admissions? Myths and Realities.

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 11, 2019.

How important are activities? Grades? Courses? Recomendations? Are there good options for B and C students? With all the stories about how hard it is to get into college, will our...

Letters of Recommendation: Who, How, and What You Need

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 31, 2019.

Who can benefit from letters of Who you should ask for recommendation letters. What the letters should say. Do’s and Don’ts If you are looking to send recommendations...

Course Selection: How to Develop a Four Year Plan

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 28, 2019.

What are the best classes to take for college admission? Do we need to take advanced courses? If only three years of math are required, does he need to take math as a senior? ...

High School Grades Matter: Realistic Steps to Maximize Your GPA

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 24, 2019.

High school grades are important for college admission. (Probably not new news for anyone.) If you want to better understand the role of grades, see my recent post “The Most Important Factor for...

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