Megan Dorsey – Page 25 – College Prep Results

When Should We Start Test Prep?

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 4, 2012.

My son is in the 10th grade and my daughter is in the 9th grade. When should we begin preparing for the SAT? We want to start test prep early. Some preparation is long-term and is more an...

Pros & Cons of Various Test Prep Methods

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 30, 2012.

What are the pros, cons, and costs of various SAT and ACT prep methods? Obviously the big advantage to test prep is improved scores, but no method of preparation is magic. In fact, it...

College Admission: Can We Beat The System?

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 26, 2012.

My son is applying to a bunch of state schools in Texas, but Texas A&M is his top choice. He is not in the top 10%, so won’t be automatically admitted. He wants to apply to engineering,...

SAT: Testing and Teen Anxiety

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 23, 2012.

By Joel S Goldman All tests are stressful. But, the SAT is in a league of its own when it comes to inducing anxiety. So much rides on the student’s performance. He or she has prepared...

College Admission: Getting In Doesn’t Matter If They Can’t Stay In

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 19, 2012.

[/caption] It can seem like getting into college is the biggest challenge these days. Unfortunately, getting in is only the beginning. The real challenge is staying in and graduating. Years ago,...

SAT Scores Still Matter For College Admission

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 16, 2012.

Recently a friend called me. She was worried. She’d read a news story explaining how colleges were not using the SAT and she thought I might be struggling with my business. I assured...

7 Tips for First Year College Success

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 12, 2012.

Top 7 tips to help students succeed in their first year of college: 1. Go to class and read all assignments. Plan for academic success by covering the basics. Professors may or may...

College Visit: Houston Baptist University

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 9, 2012.

Overview: Before you say you aren’t interested in Houston Baptist University, let me tell you I’ve had many students attend HBU for less than it would have cost them to attend a state university. ...

How To Stretch Your College Dollars

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 5, 2012.

Money is always tight in college. Tuition is high, but you still need to pay for food, housing, and you want to have something left over. Here are 10 money saving tips for university students. 1....

Starting SAT Preparation Early

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 2, 2012.

My son is in the 10th grade and my daughter is in the 9th grade. When should we begin preparing for the SAT? Some SAT preparation is long-term and is more an acquisition of basic skills – reading,...

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