College Admission – Page 4 – College Prep Results

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...

How to Make Final College Decisions and Understand Waitlist Options

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 23, 2020.

This Messes Up College Admission Planning – What You Can Do

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 16, 2020.

For Families of High School Seniors First, I’m very sorry. I know this was not what you had planned. It is completely normal to feel angry, sad, and frustrated. If you have not decided where you...

Most Colleges Recalculate GPA— what you need to know

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 18, 2020.

There are a lot of rumors when it comes to college admission and GPA myths are pervasive. If you’ve heard other students or parents talking about ways you can boost your GPA and improve your chances...

Sometimes the Right Academic Advice Isn’t Popular

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 4, 2020.

Simply taking the SAT or ACT multiple times will not improve your score. Yes, becoming familiar with the structure and questions on these tests can help students improve their scores. But simply...

Are Your Extracurricular Activities Holding You Back?

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 16, 2019.

Focused Extracurriculars Activities Can Give You an Edge Why do colleges care about extracurricular activities? Do I need to participate in a sport in high school? Today I’m...

Focused Extracurriculars Activities Can Give You an Edge

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 5, 2019.

Why do colleges care about extracurriculars? Do I need to participate in a sport in high school? Extracurricular time during high school can give you an edge in your future major...

Do I need to participate in a sport in high school?

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 21, 2019.

“I’m involved in a lot of activities at my school, but I don’t play a sport. Will this hurt my chances for college admission?” This is a common question– should an...

Why do colleges care about extracurricular activities?

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 13, 2019.

We’ve all heard that colleges want students who are involved, but this tends to bring up more questions: What level of involvement is expected? What types of activities should...

How a Student with F’s and ADHD Got into Her Dream University

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 10, 2019.

Doubts Before you dismiss what you hear— This student’s dream school is in the U. S. News top 50 for colleges and universities. It is a major university. She did not get in due to family connections,...

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