Megan Dorsey – Page 8 – College Prep Results

Can I Write My College Essay About Current Events?

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 4, 2020.

He shouldn’t write about what we did during quarantine, right? Is writing about Black Lives Matter ok for my college essay? Can I talk about the new hobbies I’ve worked on since I was home this spring? I...

College Admissions Essays: Even More Important This Year

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 2, 2020.

We Need to Adjust Our Timelines: Regular College Planning Advice Doesn’t Work Right Now

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 29, 2020.

A Quick Analogy College admissions operates on a predictable timetable. Students meet designated milestones at specific times and the end result is a graduating senior heading off to college in...

UC System Drops SAT / ACT– How does this impact you even if you weren't considering a UC school?

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 23, 2020.

watch here: https://youtu.be/JbEdGZLflys If you didn’t see my earlier video on how removing SAT / ACT scores changes the focus of your college application, you can view it here: https://youtu.be/f45Dx_z_ahA If...

15 Little Things to Make Students More Successful Academically and in College Admission

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 8, 2020.

1. Make Sure You Receive College Emails Now, more than ever, it is important for you to keep track of the requirements at individual schools. Make sure you are on the email list for all the schools...

Plan for College (Don’t Panic)– What You Should Do Now

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 23, 2020.

No One Knows The honest truth is no one knows. No one knows how long this will go on or when we will return to normal. We don’t know when the next SAT or ACT will be given or what colleges will...

Are colleges really dropping the ACT & SAT? How will this affect current juniors?

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 2, 2020.

What schools were evaluating before How removing SAT / ACT requirements will change admissions Which students benefit the most AND Which students would be better served by...

How to Make Final College Decisions and Understand Waitlist Options

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 23, 2020.

This Messes Up College Admission Planning – What You Can Do

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 16, 2020.

For Families of High School Seniors First, I’m very sorry. I know this was not what you had planned. It is completely normal to feel angry, sad, and frustrated. If you have not decided where you...

Most Colleges Recalculate GPA— what you need to know

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 18, 2020.

There are a lot of rumors when it comes to college admission and GPA myths are pervasive. If you’ve heard other students or parents talking about ways you can boost your GPA and improve your chances...

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