by Megan Dorsey | Jan 27, 2021 | Academic Success
It is course selection time for many of the schools in my area. Because this is a topic that generates a lot of questions, I’m starting a five part series on course selection and the key factors in creating your four year plan. Today I’m focusing on core academic...
by Megan Dorsey | Jan 7, 2021 | Academic Success, ACT, College Admission, College Applications, SAT
Today I am going to outline what you should be considering if you have a current high school junior. Towards the end I give a rough outline of the college admissions timeline. I know this will be helpful for those of you who want to know what’s coming. If you don’t...
by Megan Dorsey | Dec 19, 2020 | Academic Success, College Applications
End of the Semester Checklist Many students have just completed their fall semester; if your semester doesn’t end until January, you can still work through part of the checklist now and finish when your classes conclude. At the end of a semester most of us (parents,...
by Megan Dorsey | Oct 29, 2020 | Academic Success, College Prep Podcast
Most students could improve their study habits (and possibly their grades) by implementing small changes. The problem is most students don’t know where to start. Most parents rely on what worked for them way back when. Teachers often don’t have the time to...
by Megan Dorsey | May 8, 2020 | Academic Success, College Admission, College Applications
Having recently been through the entire admissions process with our oldest, I wanted to offer some tips. These are little things that can make a big difference. Don’t feel you need to implement all of these. Don’t feel you need to add them all at once. Add what makes...
by Megan Dorsey | Feb 18, 2020 | Academic Success, College Admission
There are a lot of rumors when it comes to college admission and GPA myths are pervasive. If you’ve heard other students or parents talking about ways you can boost your GPA and improve your chances for college admission, there are a few things you need to understand....
