Megan Dorsey – Page 20 – College Prep Results

The 16 Smartest Things Parents Can Do During the College Process

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 30, 2014.

The process of preparing for college, visiting schools, narrowing down possibilities, and applying can be stressful for students and parents. Below are the 16 smartest things parents can do during...

Putting College Planning In Perspective

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 11, 2014.

The New Year is a great time to sit, reflect on the past, and set goals for the future. I bet a lot of you have academic, extracurricular, social, and personal goals for 2014. One of my goals...

Education: The Greatest Gift of All

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 20, 2013.

I thought I’d end the year with a little holiday fun. I can’t take the credit for this. A group a neighbors a few streets over got together and decided to decorate their yards with a college theme. ...

What Calculators Are Allowed on the ACT: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 12, 2013.

(policies are current as of Jan 2023) The ACT is this weekend and I’ve been making sure my private ACT tutoring clients have calculators that meet testing regulations. Although I’ve reminded them...

Get Accepted Into Architecture School

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 5, 2013.

Guest Post by Luke Glasscock If you have a student that is interested in architecture school, there are a few important things you will need to know before beginning your college search. 1. ...

A New Look at When Juniors Should Take the SAT

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 27, 2013.

Conventional wisdom has held that high school juniors should take the PSAT in October then take the SAT in the spring. While this trend may have worked, it is no longer on schedule with today’s...

Expert Answers: Paying For College

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 12, 2013.

College // In April I was hired as the college expert for Answers.com. Each month I write articles on a variety of topics related to finding the right...

Paying for College When Financial Circumstances Change

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 15, 2013.

Every year I speak with families who find their dreams of a college education jeopardized by changing financial circumstances. Yes, college is expensive and sometime parents are caught off-guard...

Time to Prepare for the SAT, ACT, and PSAT

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 8, 2013.

I’ve decided to register for a couple 5K races this fall which means I need to start running if I plan to cross the finish line. After my shoulder surgery, this is truly a couch to 5K training...

Finding The Right College: Beat The Intimidation Factor

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 25, 2013.

You’ve heard me say that “fit” is the most essential factor in choosing a college. One issue of fit that doesn’t appear on most college planning checklists is beating the...

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