Academic Success – Page 9 – College Prep Results

Is Your High School Hurting Your College Chances?

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 23, 2012.

Nationally, schools are underfunded and administrators are faced with difficult choices. Additionally, districts are under pressure to reduce drop-outs, increase test scores, reduce failures, and...

Finding An Internship

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 20, 2012.

The topic of internships may not seem timely for you, but before you surf off to another page, here are a few things to consider. Early spring is the perfect time for all students (high school...

How To Use PSAT Scores

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 15, 2012.

Juniors Your PSAT scores will not be sent to colleges or used for admissions purposes, so use your scores to identify strengths and weaknesses prior to taking the SAT this spring. Sophomores You...

Tutoring vs. Academic Coaching

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 14, 2011.

The Top Predictor Of Job Success

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 12, 2011.

“He sounds like he knows what he’s talking about.” “I’m not sure what she said, but she sounds smart.” Whether watching candidates debate, listening to a sales presentation, or reading persuasive...

Quality Applications Take Time

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 12, 2011.

https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/DownloadForms.aspx You can see all the schools that accept the Common App, their admissions deadlines, and whether the schools require school specific, athletic,...

College Essay Do’s and Don’ts

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 28, 2011.

College essays are difficult for many students because they are unlike the writing taught in high school. Personal statements are first-person narrative stories. (I can still hear my high school...

Top 3 Application Errors

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 24, 2011.

1. Failing to research schools adequately. Just because you’ve hear it is “a good school” doesn’t mean it is the right place for everyone. I’ve known students who arrived on campus to find...

How To Earn National Merit Scholarships

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 30, 2011.

What does it take to be a finalist? National Merit recognizes Commended Scholars and Semi-finalists based on junior year PSAT scores. The top 3% of students in each state receive recognition,...

When Is The PSAT Just For Practice?

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 16, 2011.

My daughter is a sophomore and will take the PSAT in October. Does she need to take a prep class? We don’t want her scores to have a negative impact if she tests poorly. The PSAT is a month...

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