Articles – Page 9 – College Prep Results

Sometimes the Right Academic Advice Isn’t Popular

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 4, 2020.

Simply taking the SAT or ACT multiple times will not improve your score. Yes, becoming familiar with the structure and questions on these tests can help students improve their scores. But simply...

My Favorite Tips for Staying Organized and Studying Effectively

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 23, 2020.

iTunes Google Spotify Stitcher Tune-In Radio And many other popular podcast platforms. If we aren’t on your favorite podcast directory, let us know what it...

Are Your Extracurricular Activities Holding You Back?

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 16, 2019.

Focused Extracurriculars Activities Can Give You an Edge Why do colleges care about extracurricular activities? Do I need to participate in a sport in high school? Today I’m...

Focused Extracurriculars Activities Can Give You an Edge

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 5, 2019.

Why do colleges care about extracurriculars? Do I need to participate in a sport in high school? Extracurricular time during high school can give you an edge in your future major...

Do I need to participate in a sport in high school?

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 21, 2019.

“I’m involved in a lot of activities at my school, but I don’t play a sport. Will this hurt my chances for college admission?” This is a common question– should an...

Why do colleges care about extracurricular activities?

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 13, 2019.

We’ve all heard that colleges want students who are involved, but this tends to bring up more questions: What level of involvement is expected? What types of activities should...

How a Student with F’s and ADHD Got into Her Dream University

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 10, 2019.

Doubts Before you dismiss what you hear— This student’s dream school is in the U. S. News top 50 for colleges and universities. It is a major university. She did not get in due to family connections,...

When to Use Who / Whom — Quick ACT / SAT Tip

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 3, 2019.

I’ve got an easy way to tell the difference. This short video will explain (while showing you how our video Q&A works.) I’ve had a lot of people ask how the live Q&A...

Test Prep Is Different From Learning in School

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 1, 2019.

Shouldn’t students know this stuff? I get a lot of questions from parents who think that the math, reading, and grammar students learn in school should be sufficient to earn solid scores on...