College Admission – College Prep Results

Early Applications Are Good, But Quality Applications Are Better

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 5, 2026.

I’ve written a few articles on this theme over the years. The first time my oldest was applying to college and it felt like everyone around her was in a hurry to get applications sent on August....

Tips from Our Family’s College Journey

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 25, 2025.

My last two articles outlined my personal experience with college admissions as my son, our youngest, applied to college last year. (You can read them HERE and HERE.) We had gone through the process...

Our Family’s College Journey (Part I)

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 20, 2025.

For the next couple of weeks I’m going to share details about my family’s college admissions experience with our son— things we did better, factors beyond our control, and how you might learn from...

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...

What should juniors be doing once they finish with the ACT / SAT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 16, 2025.

Last week I wrote about why juniors need to take the ACT/SAT and the factors families should consider when scheduling testing and preparation (read HERE if you missed it). This week I want...

Will This Year’s Juniors (c/o 2026) Need ACT/SAT Scores?

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 8, 2024.

If you ask current seniors if you need test scores for college admission, you will likely get mixed responses. Some absolutely need them. Others will find they are better off applying test optional. Where...

Should I register for the writing section of the ACT or SAT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 26, 2024.

If you want the quick answer to whether you should register for the extra writing section on the ACT or SAT, the answer is NO. Let me explain why these essays exist, how they are scored, and...

I Know We Should Work on College Essays This Summer But. . .

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 30, 2024.

Tens of thousands of rising seniors will spend this summer dreading the college admission essay. I get it! Essays are hard to write. Add to that the weight an essay can play in the admissions process...

Why College Visits Matter

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 17, 2024.

At this moment I’m in Maryland on a weekend trip to visit colleges with my son who is a junior. Because he is primarily interested in out of state schools, we have a few more college visit trips planned...

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