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Do Aptitude and Interest Tests Help with College Admissions and Choosing Majors?

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 21, 2019.

What aptitude and interest inventories are The two different ways to take these inventories — through a profession, and on your own via an internet search The benefits of having...

Finding a Good “Safety” School

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 18, 2019.

The two kinds of “safety” schools you need on your list how to tell if your school is a good “safety” school How to adjust your mindset about the importance of “safety” schools ...

How to Prepare for Student Life in College

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 18, 2019.

This is a guest post by John Obstander, There are many things you can do to prepare yourself for a student life in a college. Follow simple and effective guidelines that will help you get the...

Pros and Cons of Taking Online High School Courses

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 10, 2019.

Understanding the pros and cons of taking online high school courses can help you decide if it is the right decision for your family. Let’s start by examining some of the benefits. Pro: Students...

The Most Important Factor For College Admission

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 3, 2019.

Some common misunderstandings about what colleges think is most important The core classes you need on your transcript How grades are evaluated Whether high school classes...

How to Choose the Right Calculator for High School

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 7, 2018.

The Short Answer While it is essential to have a working calculator for the SAT or ACT, it is not necessary to buy an expensive graphing model for these exams. Working knowledge of the calculator is...

Exact Steps to Completing College Applications Without Losing Your Sanity

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 23, 2018.

I. Pre-Work Pre-work should be done before you start filling out actual applications. Some pre-work can be done throughout a student’s junior year. Don’t worry if you didn’t get an early jump...

Campus Visits: When Plans to Visit Don’t Work

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 10, 2018.

We’ve all heard its important to visit college campuses during the search process. I find it easier to learn about top programs, recent changes, and overall campus climate in person. In other words,...

College Applications: Early is Good, But Good is Better

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 2, 2018.

(updated Aug 2, 2024) First, don’t panic. You are NOT missing out or messing up if your kid hasn’t submitted applications yet. Second, it is important to remember that college applications are one...

Final Exam Study Strategies

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 19, 2018.

We are reaching the end of the school year and many students need to take final exams. Unfortunately, too many students have never learned effective study strategies to prepare. Even worse, many...