Academic Success – College Prep Results

Are Your Scores & Grades Good Enough?

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 27, 2025.

As we head into spring, I start hearing from students I have helped with college applications. Already I’ve received good news from many of my college essay workshop participants. One way...

The Power of Letting Your Teen Fail: Preparing for Independence

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 28, 2025.

Parenting a teenager can feel like walking a tightrope. You want to support your child while also fostering their independence. One of the most effective ways to do this? Let them experience small...

Helping Your Student Make the College Transition

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 12, 2023.

A guest post from Alisha McMillen, a former client of mine. Your student has spent the last four years working hard, making the grades, taking the tests, all for that acceptance to their desired...

What high school courses are required for college?

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 1, 2022.

What high school courses are required for college? Sometime this spring, you may be asked to make course selection choices for next school year. What courses should you select? What will colleges require?...

How do schools calculate GPA? How can I get a top GPA for college?

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 11, 2022.

Calculating GPA seems like an easy question, but the answer is more complicated. How does your high school calculate GPA? How will colleges calculate your high school GPA? (Yes, most colleges look...

Should We Join All These Honor Societies?

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 19, 2021.

Is there a benefit to joining all the extra honor societies: English, math, Spanish / French / German, science, etc.? My daughter is already a member of NHS. Do colleges care or want to see all these...

End of Year Tasks to Make Next Year Easier

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 21, 2021.

Confirm Spring Grades Double check. Are there any errors? Was that grade change from the second term actually entered? Don’t assume things can be straightened out in the fall. Teachers forget,...

Course Selection Part V: AP, Dual Credit, Honors, or Regular? Which is right for you?

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 23, 2021.

AP (Advanced Placement) The possibility of college credit is earned by taking a test in May Each college has its own policy on AP credit** AP credit is more widely recognized...

Course Selection Part IV: Academic Rigor– Should You Take the Advanced Course?

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 23, 2021.

Course Selection: The Foundation of Your Four-Year Plan Course Selection Part II: Required Courses Course Selection Part III: Electives Today I’m finishing the series...

Course Selection Part II: Required Courses

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 10, 2021.

HERE. The second step in creating your four year plan for high school courses is to consider other requirements. You are likely to find different requirements based on your state, district, or...

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