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Are My SAT / ACT Scores Good Enough?

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 23, 2020.

Can I get into this college with my current ACT score? What score do I need to pass? Key Factors for ACT / SAT Scores First, there are no failing scores on college admissions tests. Some scores are...

Why Was There An Extra Experimental Section on My SAT / ACT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 1, 2020.

Why Was There An Extra Experimental Section on My SAT / ACT? You took the SAT or ACT and instead of four sections, you had five. Why? What happened? You were ready for four timed sections and this...

We Need to Adjust Our Timelines: Regular College Planning Advice Doesn’t Work Right Now

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 29, 2020.

A Quick Analogy College admissions operates on a predictable timetable. Students meet designated milestones at specific times and the end result is a graduating senior heading off to college in...

UC System Drops SAT / ACT– How does this impact you even if you weren't considering a UC school?

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 23, 2020.

watch here: https://youtu.be/JbEdGZLflys If you didn’t see my earlier video on how removing SAT / ACT scores changes the focus of your college application, you can view it here: https://youtu.be/f45Dx_z_ahA If...

Are colleges really dropping the ACT & SAT? How will this affect current juniors?

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 2, 2020.

What schools were evaluating before How removing SAT / ACT requirements will change admissions Which students benefit the most AND Which students would be better served by...

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...

Focusing on the Wrong Goals: Truths & Misconceptions in College Admission

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 27, 2019.

FALSE: GPA / class rank is THE most important factor. True: a student’s transcript is the most important factor, but the transcript is much more than a simple GPA or rank. Transcripts show grades...

Is This Fall the Right Time to Take the SAT / ACT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 13, 2019.

Now is the right time for rising juniors and their families to start thinking about the SAT and ACT. While it is the perfect time to plan, fall may not be the right time for some students to take...

Grade by grade what high school students need to do this summer to prepare for college admissions

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 8, 2019.

College Planning Time Summer is also the time to do some essential college planning. Of course, rising seniors have the most to do. The college admissions timetable is much earlier than when I...

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