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Is the “New” ACT Better?

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 4, 2025.

Fall of 2025 saw a “new” version of the ACT. I put new in quotation marks because it really is the same old ACT with a few twists designed to make the exam more appealing to consumers as it competes...

Seniors, Now Is the Time to Work on FAFSA, Financial Aid, and Scholarships

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 31, 2025.

Fall is the time for high school seniors to submit college applications, but did you know it is also the time to submit your financial aid informations to all the colleges on your list? Timeline...

Stop taking “baseline” SAT / ACT exams!

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 21, 2025.

I don’t know where the idea took hold or why it became so popular, but the concept of signing up and taking the SAT or ACT to get a baseline score is a horrible idea. Using the actual SAT...

Our Family’s College Journey (Part II)

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 4, 2025.

Last time I shared part one of a short series of articles outlining my family’s college admission process with our son, the second of our two children. If you missed it, you can read the factors beyond...

How Long Does It Take to Prep for the SAT/ACT?

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 24, 2025.

I enjoy working jigsaw puzzles. Over the holidays I was shopping for some new puzzles and came across a Q&A on one manufacturer’s website. “How long should it take to complete a 1000...

ACT: The Better Test for a Majority of Students

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 23, 2024.

A majority of my private tutoring clients prefer the ACT. It is the test that lets them score best. My own son prepared for the SAT and took it twice. He did a light review later in the year...

You Took the ACT / SAT; Now What?

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 1, 2023.

You are working on finishing this school year strong– good grades, good test scores, continued involvement in activities. Once you’ve taken the ACT / SAT, what else should you do to be...

Before You Register for the ACT or SAT

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 5, 2023.

A majority of high school juniors will take at least one SAT or ACT this spring. There are some things you should know before you register. 1. Deadlines This Friday (Jan 6) is the regular...

Unexpected College Rejection & What You Can Do About It

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 10, 2022.

I’m always encouraging families to plan ahead and strategize for all possible outcomes. In the past 20+ years of helping students with test prep and college admission, I’ve seen a wide range of situations...

Top Reasons For College Rejection

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 28, 2022.

We are fast approaching the November 1 application deadline for many early decision and early action plans. It’s a good time to discuss the top reasons for rejection, so you can hopefully avoid...

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