Academic Success – Page 5 – College Prep Results

Final Exam Study Strategies

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 19, 2018.

We are reaching the end of the school year and many students need to take final exams. Unfortunately, too many students have never learned effective study strategies to prepare. Even worse, many...

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....

Is NSHSS (National Society of High School Scholars) a Scam or a Real Award?

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 6, 2017.

We received a letter from the high school that our daughter is eligible for a membership in NSHSS (National Society of High School Scholars). Is this worth the money? Should we do it? NSHSS...

Honest (Sometimes Unpopular) Course Selection Advice

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 24, 2017.

Study Skills for Better Grades with Less Stress

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 18, 2017.

In the process of advising teens and families on how to best prepare for college admission, I often suggest a student work to improve his or her grades. Sometimes better grades simply require getting...

Key Standardized Tests You May Need This Spring

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 13, 2017.

Now is a good time to plan all standardized testing for the remainder of the school year. Most families with juniors know it is time to take (or retake) either the SAT or ACT. But there...

After You're Accepted– How to Choose the Right College

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 23, 2016.

We are in the throes of making the final decision about which college to attend, and I’m wondering if you have any suggestions or could point me to some good resources. My daughter is...

8 Simple Ways to Start the Semester Strong

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 8, 2015.

iTunes or listen from our website. If you like what you hear, please tell others about the podcast and/or leave us a review on iTunes. Our goal is to provide this free resource to as many people...

When Should We Begin ACT / SAT Prep?

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 26, 2015.

“When Should We Begin ACT / SAT Prep?” This is a common question at the start of every school year as families plan ahead. As parents we want to avoid last minute panic and do things right,...

Technology That Makes College Life Easier

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 29, 2015.

(No more rolls of coins– just swipe your campus ID.)[/caption] If you’ve been on a college tour recently, you will see that life isn’t the same as it was a few decades ago when I was living...

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