College Admission – Page 3 – College Prep Results

How do schools calculate GPA? How can I get a top GPA for college?

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 11, 2022.

Calculating GPA seems like an easy question, but the answer is more complicated. How does your high school calculate GPA? How will colleges calculate your high school GPA? (Yes, most colleges look...

Should We Send ACT / SAT Scores Now?

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 30, 2021.

We are registering for the ACT and it says we can send test scores. Should we do that now? My daughter just took the SAT and they said we have one week to add the names of schools where we want...

Should We Join All These Honor Societies?

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 19, 2021.

Is there a benefit to joining all the extra honor societies: English, math, Spanish / French / German, science, etc.? My daughter is already a member of NHS. Do colleges care or want to see all these...

When Should We. . . ? (ACT/SAT, campus visits, essays, and more)

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 24, 2021.

ACT / SAT Testing Ideally, students will complete all testing prior to their senior years. I recommend students take the ACT or SAT a couple times junior year. For more details on how to decide...

Advice for Students on the Waitlist

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 8, 2021.

Background If you are not the parent of a graduating senior and haven’t heard the term “waitlist”, let me explain. Students who applied for admission on time should receive a decision from each...

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...

Can I Write My College Essay About Current Events?

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 4, 2020.

He shouldn’t write about what we did during quarantine, right? Is writing about Black Lives Matter ok for my college essay? Can I talk about the new hobbies I’ve worked on since I was home this spring? I...

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...

15 Little Things to Make Students More Successful Academically and in College Admission

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 8, 2020.

1. Make Sure You Receive College Emails Now, more than ever, it is important for you to keep track of the requirements at individual schools. Make sure you are on the email list for all the schools...

Plan for College (Don’t Panic)– What You Should Do Now

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 23, 2020.

No One Knows The honest truth is no one knows. No one knows how long this will go on or when we will return to normal. We don’t know when the next SAT or ACT will be given or what colleges will...

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