College Admission – Page 8 – College Prep Results

When Is Another SAT or ACT Unnecessary?

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 8, 2016.

Earlier this week I got an email from a friend asking what her senior son needed to do about the ACT. He was scheduled to take the exam this Saturday, which also happens to be homecoming. (No thanks...

Extracurricular Activities: What Do Colleges Want?

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 7, 2016.

Many colleges and universities consider an applicant’s extracurricular activities when making admissions decisions. What activities count? What are colleges looking for? Colleges are looking...

Does Indicating Financial Need Impact Admissions Chances?

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 24, 2016.

I heard that when applying to college not to say that you need financial aid, but when you get accepted, then go ahead and fill out financial aid information. Is this correct? My daughter...

How to Get Reluctant Teens to Participate in the College Search

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 3, 2016.

My 17-year-old son is a boy of few words. He likes to keep to himself. He is very independent and conscientious. I would suspect that he already has thoughts and opinions about the college...

After You're Accepted– How to Choose the Right College

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 23, 2016.

We are in the throes of making the final decision about which college to attend, and I’m wondering if you have any suggestions or could point me to some good resources. My daughter is...

Finding Colleges is Like Finding a Good Date

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 19, 2015.

When speaking to various groups about the college admissions process, I often make analogies to dating— a topic that most teenagers can identify with. Ideally, the perfect match for college is...

The Good & Bad of Early Application Options

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 25, 2015.

Although the benefits of Early Decision applications to college are huge, it can be a costly mistake for families who don’t consider all the angles. Here is episode 12 of The College Prep Podcast,...

Are You Applying to the Right Colleges?

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 22, 2015.

Today I’m featuring an episode of The College Prep Podcast from May. I thought it was timely for all seniors applying to college—check your list to make sure you have the right schools. It is also...

College Admission Essays: 7 Topics To Avoid

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 15, 2015.

It is essay time for seniors. College admissions essays are challenging. I tell clients I would rather write a 100-page research paper than two pages about myself. It is challenging to write a unique...

Don’t Leave the SAT or ACT For Fall of Senior Year

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 7, 2015.

In today’s college admissions timeline, it is a mistake to leave the SAT or ACT until the fall of a student’s senior year. What? I thought senior year was when most students took those tests?...

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