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...
It is summertime. (Yea!!!) Many families are looking for activities to help students get ahead academically, or at least not turn into computer or TV watching zombies.
Rising seniors should be working...
Confirm Spring Grades
Double check. Are there any errors? Was that grade change from the second term actually entered? Don’t assume things can be straightened out in the fall. Teachers forget,...
Let’s start with a little background on the term “test optional.”
For many years, decades in some cases, a handful of colleges, mostly small private schools, have made standardized testing optional...
Student #1: High GPA, very involved student, wants to apply to big state universities.
Student #2: Student athlete, 3.5 GPA from private college-preparatory high school. Scored 21 on initial ACT....
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...
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?
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...
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...
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...