Articles – Page 33 – College Prep Results

High School Course Selection: Hard Core

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 30, 2011.

Here’s where I can become a very unpopular person in the discussion. Whether I am speaking to a large group or sitting down with one family, the college planning discussion always comes to the...

Avoid Common Financial Aid Mistakes

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 26, 2011.

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Dirty Secret Behind SAT Test Prep

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 26, 2011.

It’s a problem and no one in the field of test prep likes to talk about it – test prep doesn’t always work. The biggest key to a student’s score improvement is

Do I Need Algebra II?

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 23, 2011.

“What level of math should I complete before I take the SAT?” Every year I have juniors tell me they can’t take the SAT because they are “only” in Algebra II. They’ve heard the SAT...

Community Service: Share Your Gifts

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 22, 2011.

“Do I need service hours for college?” I’ve been asked this questions so often that I can only assume some teachers are telling students the high school’s required service hours will help with...

When Should Juniors Take the SAT? Now! Don't Wait!

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 21, 2011.

When Should Juniors Take the SAT? I’ve had many parents ask me, “When should my son / daughter take the SAT?” Most are parents of current high school juniors. In this quick...

NC State College of Textiles: Project Runway Meets Extreme Engineering

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 18, 2011.

Want to find a way to combine an interest in fashion and fabric with knowledge of chemistry, engineering, and business management? North Carolina State is offering four week-long camps through...

Can I Honestly Afford This College?

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 17, 2011.

Everywhere I turn I hear parents of graduating seniors asking for tips on how to save money on college costs. Of course, price is an important factor in making the decision of which college to...

Can You Start College Planning Too Early?

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 16, 2011.

I’ve worked with a lot of families who waited too long to think about college planning. They regretted decisions and wondered “what if we had only known…” While I can picture dozens of specific...

Those Crazy Campus Tour Groups

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 16, 2011.

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