Articles – Page 13 – College Prep Results

Testing Accommodations for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, or AP exams

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 7, 2018.

Sometimes I don’t want to watch an entire video, so for those of you who want a quick summary, here are some of my notes. I’m going to explain who gets extended time & why what...

Necessary college planning for current sophomores and juniors

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 28, 2018.

I’ve seen so many families with good intentions (and plans) fall behind because they didn’t realize how little time they actually had for college visits, attempts at the SAT or ACT, or applications....

5 Ways to Reduce College Costs

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 18, 2018.

here. I give multiple examples showing how higher test scores can save you money and help earn scholarships. If you are looking for a little motivation to start (or continue) test prep, you might...

Does it hurt to take the SAT / ACT multiple times?

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 12, 2018.

Does it hurt to take the SAT / ACT multiple times? Will colleges question why I took the test for a 4th time? Will it help if colleges see I’m improving my scores by taking the ACT / SAT more? Most...

Myths and Realities of College Admission

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 1, 2018.

Podcast 193: What’s REALLY Important in College Admissions? Many families are confused about where to start with college admissions, and there is a lot of faulty information out there. In...

Strategic Extracurriculars

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 18, 2017.

Podcast 191: Make Your Activities Work for You in College Admission Do you worry whether your high school student has the right kind of activities to impress the colleges to which they’re...

Need Money For College?

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 28, 2017.

Podcast 188: Important Distinctions Between Scholarships and Financial Aid Families often mistake financial aid with scholarships, which can lead to confusion, disappointment, and wasted...

How Many Colleges Should We Apply To?

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 10, 2017.

SAT and ACT "Extras" That Are Worth Paying For

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 3, 2017.

There are a lot of options to add to your cart when registering for the SAT or ACT. I skip over most of them, but there are a few items I consider essential. The other day I spent 20 minutes on the...

When Should I Take the SAT or ACT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 18, 2017.

This is one of the college planning questions that has a straightforward answer: take the tests, so that even with re-takes, you are DONE by the end of your junior year. Avoid senior year...